AnthroMinds
Our Mission Statement
AnthroMinds is committed to providing high school students with the necessary knowledge and resources to promote awareness about mental health. Rooted in the principles of medical anthropology, our approach incorporates the study of cultural, social, and biological factors that influence mental well-being, complemented by insights from medicine. We aim to create an environment that fosters mental wellness and inclusivity where everyone feels welcome, understanding and addressing the diverse and interconnected aspects of mental health within our society.
Our Activities & Events
Making a Difference
Discussions
Through cultural exploration, members discuss how different cultures perceive mental illness and the impact of cultural factors on mental health outcomes on the Discussions tab.
Guest Speakers
We invite mental health professionals, counselors, and medical anthropologists to give talks and conduct workshops on mental health, cultural competence, and the intersection of medicine and anthropology in understanding mental illnesses.
Community Events
We organize community projects such as mental health awareness campaigns, stress-relief workshops, peer support groups, and mindfulness sessions in and outside school at California High School.
Storytelling
Students are also encouraged to use storytelling and art therapy as means of expression and healing. They can share personal experiences at the Discussions tab or create art installations that promote mental health awareness and empathy. Students can submit their art to us to be put in the Art Gallery in the Galleries tab.
Fundraisers
We will host fundraisers to help raise money for the nonprofit so that we can buy supplies for storytelling and hire guest speakers to come and talk to the organization's members. Please donate if you can to help our cause!
Other Organizations & Clubs
We will partner with local mental health organizations and clubs at California High School to volunteer, fundraise and support their initiatives, providing students with a deeper understanding of the mental health resources available in their community.
Donate
Please donate to our organization! We take all the proceeds and direct them back toward this organization to make a better organization and space for all!
