#create-connect-care A Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign
About Us
Introduction to
#CreateConnectCare
Launched by Creative Visions in 2023, #CreateConnectCare is a year-long youth mental health and well-being initiative that empowers youth ages 11-18 to share their stories, build empathy, and spark change through creative expression. By sharing their mental health experiences and perspectives, young people can raise awareness, foster empathy, and inspire action.
Creative Visions was founded to leverage the power of the arts, advocacy, and creative action to effect social change while supporting, nurturing, and amplifying the voices of artists, filmmakers, musicians, and young creative changemakers.
Select a Focus Area: Identify a specific area related to mental health, such as awareness, stigma, connection, or self-care.
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Choose a Medium: Express your ideas through a creative medium such as literary arts, media arts, performance arts, visual arts, or STEM.
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Share: Create your work and submit!
Recognition & Awards
Celebrate the creativity of young people passionate about mental health
Awards will be given in the age categories of 11-12, 13-15, and 16-18 across mediums such as Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Media Arts, and STEM.
Let your creativity shine, and be part of a movement that promotes well-being and positive change!
Creative Changemaker
$500 recognition
This award recognizes exceptional creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of youth mental health and well-being.
Visionary Spark
$250 recognition
Celebrates work that offers a fresh and innovative perspective on youth mental health and well-being.
Imagination Catalyst
$150 recognition
Recognizes work demonstrating a creative and thoughtful approach to addressing youth mental health and well-being.
Collective Impact
$400 recognition
This award recognizes exceptional group/class projects in which students collaborated to create a work of creative expression.
The meaningful work done by educators and students through #CreateConnectCare is supported by individuals and organizations helping young people make a difference in their generation and beyond.
Explore the CreateConnectCare Gallery, which showcases the creative works of young people who are passionate about improving mental health and well-being.
Wellness journal
By Kristin G.
Visual Arts
Wellness journal
Artist
Kristin G.
Age group
13-15
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
My creativity journal that I will write in when I need motivation and inspiration.
Silence is Golden (?)
By Elena S.
Visual Arts
Silence is Golden (?)
Artist
Elena S.
Age group
16-18
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
Many are pressured into being quiet about mental issues, societal issues, and abuse. This can all make a person feel as if they are going to fall apart under the pressure of holding everything inside. There is a stigma and many feel ashamed speaking out about mental health, societal issues, and abuse.
My To Do journal
By Lauren R.
Visual Arts
My To Do journal
Artist
Lauren R.
Age group
16-18
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
I created a wellness journal at my school to help me manage my time and promote my mental wellbeing. I hope people can be inspired to take better care of themselves
Art Unity
By Ivy W.
Visual Arts
Art Unity
Artist
Ivy W.
Age group
13-15
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
A black-and-white photograph taken at school, designed to inspire creativity and unity through its balanced composition. The image also offers a unique perspective, encouraging viewers to think differently.
Self Portrait
By Cooper C.
Visual Arts
Self Portrait
Artist
Cooper C.
Age group
16-18
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
Inspired.
Shattering pieces
By Zoya K.
Visual Arts
Shattering pieces
Artist
Zoya K.
Age group
16-18
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
It’s about seeing yourself as beautiful but as you look closer you see your faults and the differences you have to everyone else.
Tyson’s hiking Trip
By Tyson W.
Visual Arts
Tyson’s hiking Trip
Artist
Tyson W.
Age group
13-15
Arts activity type
Visual Arts
Reflection
it is about my hiking trip in new Mexico and I hope people feel inspired when they see it.
Our Resources
Get the Facts
Looking for more information about youth mental health and well-being? Creative Visions has joined forces with trusted organizations to share resources to help educate youth about mental health and inspire self-care and connection. Additional resources will be added throughout the campaign.
This World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we encourage students to harness the calming power of creativity and contribute to #CreateConnectCare! The global day is March 2nd, and schools will observe it on March 3rd. Students can engage in four creative mental wellness activities, either in the classroom or individually. These activities offer a creative outlet for self-expression and reflection and promote positive mental well-being.
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