High School Essay Contest
We believe that mental health education is most effective when it begins in our youth.
Each year we host an essay contest for teenagers where we ask them to do research on a particular topic and then perform a specific activity to foster mental health awareness in their communities.
Winners have now been selected!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this years essay contest! We are beyond impressed by all of the creative and impactful essays that were submitted. We appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and effort to make a positive change and advocate for mental health!
2020 Teen Changemakers Essay Contest Winners:
1st Place: Cydney Macon
$1000
2nd Place: Ayana DeSears
$500
3rd Place: Annie Pan
$250
We are pleased to announce that 3 winners will receive cash prizes and their letters used as a template for future advocacy that will be featured on our website!
Past Winners:
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
1st Place: Jennifer Peterson
2nd Place: Kimberly Lifton
3rd Place: Cheyenne Benwarisingh and Amadea Smith
2015
2014
1st Place: Eric Shan
2nd Place: Su Bin Cho
2013
1st Place: Parag Kappor
2nd Place: Dierdre Zoe