Active Minds Send Silence Packing has been featured in the news in cities and states across the U.S.  Each article, picture, and television spot that mentions and highlights the 1,100 backpacks helps us raise awareness of the program, the tragedy of student suicide and the importance of mental health.  The media is invaluable to our mission as it expands the impact and reach of the program well beyond the thousands that see it in person.

Some media highlights from Send Silence Packing include:

Backpack exhibit raises awareness about student suicides
WCAX , Channel 3

1,100 backpacks on UMd. campus symbolize college suicides in America
WJLA, ABC 7 News

Raising Awareness of Student Suicides
By Lorey Schultz
WIVB News Channel 4 Buffalo

Sending Silence Packing
Inside Higher Ed

Exhibit at UVM Puts Spotlight on College Suicide
By Tim Johnson
Burlington Free Press

College Programs Address Suicide and ‘Send Silence Packing’
By Allie Grasgreen
USA Today

Suicide Exhibit at University Aimed at Awareness
The Press-Enterprise

Send Silence Packing Visits WCU
By Tracy Behringer
The Daily Local

Leaning Into the Pain
News Review

Ramapo College Backpack Display Highlights Suicides Among College Students
NorthJersey.com

UMd. Sends Silence Packing
By Lauren Evans
College Park Patch

Exhibit Focuses on Danger of College Suicides
By Aliya Karim
Campus Progress

Send Silence Packing, 1,100 Backpacks
By A Big Bird
A Little Bird Told Me

Event Unpacks Suicide Conversation
The Orion

U of Vt. Exhibit Focuses on College Suicides
By Associated Press
Boston.com

Silence is the Ally of Suicide, Send it Packing
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Sending the Silence on Suicide Packing
By Melody Moezzi
Bipolar Disorder Magazine

Backpacks Give a Face to Suicide Victims
By Erin Vanjo
www.KentWired.com

Symbolic Display Touches Hearts and Minds of Many
Daily Local News

Creating a conversation
The Ithacan

Suicide Awareness Art Exhibit Tours Southland College Campuses
Southern California Public Radio

Bags Open Suicide Dialogue
Press-Telegram

Exhibit Raises Awareness About Mental Health
By Natalie Bell
The Pitt News

Organization Aims to Defeat Stigma of Mental Illness
By Lauren Kirkwood
Diamondback

Traveling Exhibit ‘Send Silence Packing’ Raises Awareness at UCR
The Highlander

Send Silence Packing
By Megan Harding
OnCampus

‘Send Silence Packing’ Sheds Light on Suicide Prevention, ‘Breaks Down Stigma’
Daily 49er

A Not so Happy Valley
By Lee Lavwer
OnwardState.com

Tour Group Educates on College Suicides
By Joshua Glossner and Jessica Tully
The Daily Collegian

Send Silence Packing Brings Suicide Awareness to Campus
By Max Anzilotti
The Oberlin Review

‘Send Silence Packing’ Exhibit Visits West Chester University
By Sarah Alderman
WestChester Patch

For a listing of news stories from prior Send Silence Packing exhibits visit here .

Are you writing a story on Send Silence Packing?  We’d be happy to provide you with more information about Active Minds and Send Silence Packing. We can also set up interviews for you with members of the Active Minds team, chapter leaders, or with families who have contributed backpacks. Please email Dianna at dianna@activeminds.org for more information.