empowerment over shame
About Us
When times get tough, we’re here to help brighten your path. Together, let’s find the light at the end of the tunnel. #MentalHealthSupport #BrighterDaysAhead
Our Mission
Across the suburbs of Illinois, mental health takes a toll on kids of all ages. Regardless of support networks, professional help, and awareness of mental health in the 21st century, societal stigma remains. Founded in 2023, Mind Over Matter is a student-run nonprofit organization that destigmatizes matters revolving around mental health. We embrace change by organizing a mental health forum a-community within a community. Throughout our various events, collected funds will be donated to a mental health charity, and all kids have an opportunity to become advocates for mental health. Promoting mental health requires creating a nurturing environment that values empathy and understanding.
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Meet Our Founders
How It Works
We’re With You Every Step of the Way
Visha Patel
Visha Patel is a junior at Schaumburg High School. She actively engages in a range of extracurricular activities alongside her academic pursuits. She plays the Junior Varsity (JV) badminton, Her passion for business and leadership is evident through her involvement in BPA (Business Professionals of America), she is a member of the Student Ambassador Program, which allows her to represent it with utmost professionalism. Outside of school, Visha is also very dedicated to volunteering. Her exploration of mental health commenced during COVID-19, a personal journey of self-discovery and exploring mental health in the face of social isolation, and academic uncertainties. She actively works towards discussions around mental health and promoting for its importance through Mind Over Matter.
Saanvi Shah
Saanvi Shah is a junior at Schaumburg High School. She plays for varsity bowling, and her passion for leadership is apparent through her participation in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). She also is an active member of Student Council and SASA (South Asian Student Association). Outside of school, Saanvi has also participated in dance classes for several years, as well as taking classes centered around confidence building and public speaking to strengthen herself as a speaker. Her pathway to traverse through mental health began when she entered high school, a new environment that caused a shift in her mental health. Since then, she has learned how to maintain a healthy balance between her social life and school work. She believes that through Mind Over Matter, she will be able to bring further awareness on mental health, be an advocate in her community, and destigmatize matters surrounding its importance.
Tanvi Shah
Tanvi Shah is a sophomore at Schaumburg High School. She plays varsity tennis, has gone to state for debate, and serves as a part of Schaumburg’s principal advisory board as well as the wellness committee. Outside of school, she has won many speech competitions regarding mental well-being. Her journey with navigating mental health began when she started volunteering at KYC – an organization dedicated to combatting mental illnesses. She saw teenagers in her community struggling with their mental health and became aware of the stigma around it. She strives to normalize talking about mental health and bring about advocacy through Mind Over Matter.