I created this innovation because I was inspired by my fellow classmate who suffered from depression. She was helpless and had no one to turn to. As I was only 12 at the time, I began brainstorming on how to help not just her, but the entire community who suffer from similar issues. In October 2023, when I was 13, I finally launched my innovation, creating a website and social media platforms.
There are 2 categories in my invocation: the research team and the mentorship team. The research team consists a group of individuals who write weekly research articles regarding psychology, and the mentorship team is a stand-by for applicants for psychological help, and they provide virtual counseling for those who apply. Both teams require great dedication and commitment. If they do not complete their required tasks on time, it could lead to expulsion from their roles.
For the social/marketing aspect of my innovation, I have a group of social media managers who diligently manage the innovation’s social platforms and engagement with other organizations with similar development goals. Our social media managers insinuate collaborations with other nonprofit organizations and make plans and methods to attract more volunteer/member participation and applications.
We are currently creating a Slack channel for our team to connect and work more efficiently.
As a 13 year old with no parental assistance or assistance/support from anyone, establishing my innovation faced quite a few challenges. However, as of now, my innovation has reached around 1000 followers on social media platforms such as Instagram, and my innovation’s Linktree and reached over 1100 individuals. I started 2 fundraisers on behalf of my organization, and have efficiently engaged with more than 100 other nonprofits, who promoted my organization’s content. My organization’s team represents over 20 countries (India, Canada, United States, etc..), with our team’s age ranging from 14 to 33. We were invited to Reducing Stigma around Stress Management‘s webinar, in which our 19 year old representative gave an insightful speech on how to manage stress and anxiety.
There are 2 categories in my invocation: the research team and the mentorship team. The research team consists a group of individuals who write weekly research articles regarding psychology, and the mentorship team is a stand-by for applicants for psychological help, and they provide virtual counseling for those who apply. Both teams require great dedication and commitment.
