How One Loss Sparked a Mental Health Movement with Alison Malmon, Founder of Active Minds (Ep. 5)

In this special episode of ScholarScoop for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Steve Loflin sits down with Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. Alison shares her personal journey of turning tragedy into a transformative national movement after losing her brother Brian to suicide during his freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania.Steve and Alison discuss the evolution of mental health conversations over the past two decades, the unique challenges high-achieving students face, and practical strategies for creating supportive environments. Hear powerful insights on early intervention, destigmatizing mental health struggles, and leveraging campus resources like the impactful “Backpack Project” and the ASK model.Whether you’re a student, educator, or advocate, this conversation highlights the importance of mental health support in achieving personal and academic success.Learn more about Active Minds at activeminds.org.