Laura Horne, MPH

Health Education Specialist

Laura is Chief Program Officer for Active Minds, the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students. Prior to Active Minds, Laura led public health initiatives at the National Association of County and City Health Officials and at Tulane University. She earned her Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University. She is certified as a Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

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So, your friend is going through a hardship. True friendship means that you find a way to support them. Sometimes people feel awkward when a friend is going through something bad because they aren't sure what to say. Don...

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Distract Yourself

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