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Good Health and Well-Being
#CreateConnectCare Challenge 2026
1/30/26 - 3/31/26
18820 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
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  • Spend some time with your creative side and share your voice! We are seeking creative submissions to raise awareness, inspire conversations to reduce stigma, and improve mental health! #CreateConnectCare empowers students to share their stories, build empathy, and spark change through creative action.


      


    1. CHOOSE A FOCUS AREA


     


    Awareness - Mental health is just as important as physical health but is often misunderstood or ignored.



    • Use your creativity to raise awareness of mental health by describing your experiences.

    • Think about… how it feels to live as a person with mental health struggles. What it's like to care for someone who has a mental health challenge.  What causes you stress, anxiety, or your mental health struggles?


    Stigma - Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination against people with mental illness take many forms and can lead to harm.



    • Use your creativity to start the conversation about stigma.

    • Think about… how stigma has affected you or someone you know. What can others do to help break the stigma?


    Connection - Studies show that connecting with others can alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression.



    • Use your creativity…to express how connecting with your peers or the larger community has positively impacted your mental health.

    • Think about it…How do you connect with others? How has the help of your peers, teachers, parents, or healthcare providers improved your mental well-being?


    Self-care - Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.



    • Use your creativity to explore what self-care means to you. 

    • Think about it…How do you take care of your physical, mental, and emotional health How do these activities help you feel better?


    Sports and Mental Well-being



    • While sports offer joy, connection, confidence, and stress-busting endorphins, they can also fuel anxiety, perfectionism, and body image issues. 

    • Explore how sports impact your mental health. Use your creativity to express your thoughts and feelings.


    Social Media and Mental Well-being



    • While social media can connect young people and offer support, excessive use or exposure to negativity can fuel anxiety, depression, and body image issues, impacting their overall well-being. Striking a healthy balance and being mindful of content is crucial for navigating the complex world of social media.

    • Explore how social media impacts your mental health. Use your creativity to express your thoughts and feelings.


     


    2. CHOOSE A MEDIUM



    • Literary Arts:  Short stories, essays, poetry, scripts, graphic novels. Submissions in this category not to exceed 1,000 words.

    • Visual Arts: Drawings, paintings, graphic design, photography, memes, and designed social media posts.

    • Performing Arts:  Dance, theater, spoken word.

    • Media Arts: Music, PSAs, film/video. Submissions in this category not to exceed three minutes.

    • STEM: Robotics, digital design, gaming.


     


    3. DESCRIBE YOUR PROJECT


     


    Explain what you made and what you are trying to tell us with your work.  Are you raising awareness about a specific issue, inspiring others, or simply sharing your unique perspective?


     


     


    4. SUBMIT IT!


     


    Create and submit your final project on the CreateConnectCare website by March 15, 2026 at, 11:59 p.m. EST. Also upload a photo of you with your creation here on InnerView to earn service hours for your work.


     


    Acceptable upload file formats are as follows:


     


    .MP4. .MOV. .JPG. .PNG. .GIF. .PDF