Innovation Challenge Spring 2023

Mental Wellness

We Invite You:

The Spring 2023 Innovation Challenge invites students or student groups to propose innovative solutions in the arena of mental wellness. A student perspective is imperative in the pursuit of ideas that are sustainable, innovative, and grounded.

We are seeking practical applications, new regulations, changes to culture and societal attitudes, or changes to resources and technology that are solution oriented. Some areas of focus relating to mental wellness may include:

• Awareness, Access & Advocacy
• Equity & Diverse Identities
• Public Policy & Perception
• Reducing & Mitigating Risk Factors
• Social Innovation & Structural Reform
• Technological Resources

What You’ll Work Towards:

• First Prize winner (Individual or Team) will be awarded $500
• Second and Third Prize runners up (Individual or Team) will be awarded $250
• Resume-building and networking

How You’ll Do It:

• Any CSUSM student or group of students are welcome to participate
• Create a 1-4 page executive summary describing your innovative contributions towards mental wellbeing.
• Global solutions welcome, regional and local solutions encouraged.
• Submissions are due: April 3, 2023
• Official Competition Guidelines
• Questions or seeking guidance? Reach out: innovation@csusm.edu

Need Inspiration?

Check these out:

• App Tracks User's Mood On Internet
• Mobile Game Provides Psychological Support To Children
• Grandmothers Tackle Depression With The Aid Of A Park Bench
• Office Cubes That Monitor Workers’ Wellbeing

Submissions are no longer accepted. Good luck to those who have submitted to this semester's challenge!