Mind Matters: Yearly International Psychological Awareness Competition for students, teachers & parents 2025

Call for Posters, Articles, Short Films, Online
Sessions ( by experts/teachers), Drawings, Painting, Essays, Stories & Poem

Contact: +91-9182224528, Email: connect@thelifenavigator.com

Event Date ( Yearly Announcement) : 2025 competition participation is invited.

Event tentative program: Online sessions by dignitaries will be floated in the morning session followed by announcement of winners in online mode ( link of live telecast will be shared here)

Best School/college/teacher creating most psychological awareness participation will be awarded with memento & recognition letter based on the number of entries contributed.

Who Can Participate:

• Students of all levels (schools and colleges)
• Teachers
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Parents
• Research Scholars

Prize Amounts:

• First Prize: ₹2000
• Second Prize: ₹1500
• Third Prize: ₹1000
• Participation E-certificate will be provided to all the participants
• Shortlisted posters/pictures/short-films will be uploaded on this website, judges from various parts will select the winners.

Participation Fees:

• Free
• ( E-certificates will be provided to all the participants if work is accepted and published)

Submission Deadline: Round the year

Submission Themes:

1. Stress Management
2. Exam Fear
3. Mobile Addiction
4. Ragging issues
5. Parents’ Psychological Issues
6. Anxiety Disorders
7. Depression
8. Coping with Peer Pressure
9. Mental Health and Nutrition
10. Sleep Disorders
11. Work-Life Balance
12. Social Media Impact on Mental Health
13. Substance Abuse
14. Bullying and Its Effects
15. Time Management
16. Self-Esteem and Body Image
17. Adolescent Mental Health
18. Child Psychology
19. Mindfulness and Meditation
20. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
21. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
22. Learning Disabilities
23. Autism Spectrum Disorder
24. Schizophrenia
25. Bipolar Disorder
26. Mental Health in the Elderly
27. Impact of Technology on Mental Health
28. Psychological Effects of Chronic Illness
29. Grief and Loss
30. Importance of Mental Health Education
31. Mental Health and Creativity
32. Any other related theme

Note: You can select any other sub-theme/title of your own interest or choice but it should be related to the main theme – “Psychological awareness: Break the Stigma”

Submission Requirements:

• Upload details using following link

Upload details using following link

Guidelines for Creating and Submitting Entries for the Psychological Awareness Competition

General Guidelines

1. Eligibility: Open to students, teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, parents, and research scholars.
2. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by deadline.
3. Submission Format:
   • Digital entries should be submitted via the online form link given on this page.
4. Originality: All entries must be original work. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
5. Evaluation Criteria: Relevance to psychological awareness, creativity, originality, clarity, and impact.

Categories and Specific Guidelines

Posters

1. Theme: Must relate to psychological awareness.
2. Size: A3 (297 x 420 mm) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) ( preferably but not mandatory)
3. Medium: Digital or hand-drawn ( scan and upload ).
4. Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF for digital submissions.
5. Details: Must include the title and a brief description (100-150 words).
6. Dont forget to add your name, affiliation, city and contact details.

Articles

1. Theme: Must address a topic related to psychological awareness.
2. Length: 800-1200 words.
3. Format: Word document only. ( add suitable copyright free diagrams if applicable)
4. Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
5. Details: Must include references and citations where applicable.

Short Films

1. Theme: Must focus on psychological awareness.
2. Duration: 3-10 minutes.
3. Format: MP4 or AVI.
4. Details: Must include a title and a brief description (100-150 words).
5. Language: Non-English films ( regional languages are also accepted)
6. Attach the film on google drive and share editable link in the submission form.

Online Sessions

1. Theme: Must relate to psychological awareness.
2. Duration: 30-60 minutes.
3. Format: Pre-recorded.
4. Platform: You can share recorded video with good quality.
5. Details: Must include a title, agenda, and brief description (100-150 words).
6. Attach the recorded video on google drive and share editable link in the submission form
7. NOTE: experts and teachers can submit their videos to create awareness on any related topic. ( English or any regional language will be accepted)

Drawings

1. Theme: Must depict an aspect of psychological awareness.
2. Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A3 (297 x 420 mm). : size can be modified if required
3. Medium: Pencil, charcoal, ink, or digital.
4. Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF for digital submissions.
5. Details: Must include the title and a brief description (50-100 words).

Paintings

1. Theme: Must focus on psychological awareness.
2. Size: Minimum size of A4 (210 x 297 mm).
3. Medium: Watercolor, oil, acrylic, or digital.
4. Format: JPEG, PNG, or PDF for digital submissions.
5. Details: Must include the title and a brief description (50-100 words).

Essays

1. Theme: Must discuss a topic related to psychological awareness.
2. Length: 1000-1500 words.
3. Format: Hand written scan copies only (in a single PDF including all the contact details)
4. Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
5. Details: Must include references and citations where applicable.

Stories

1. Theme: Must revolve around psychological awareness.
2. Length: 1000-2000 words.
3. Format: PDF or Word document.
4. Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
5. Details: Must include a title and a brief synopsis (100-150 words).

Rangoli Competition Guidelines

Theme: The Rangoli must depict a theme related to psychological awareness. This can include, but is not limited to, mental health, emotional well-being, mindfulness, coping mechanisms, mental illnesses, or the importance of seeking psychological help.

Materials: Participants are allowed to use traditional Rangoli powders, flowers, colored sand, and other eco-friendly materials. Use of harmful or synthetic materials is strictly prohibited.

Size: The Rangoli should be created within a suitable place.

Judging Criteria:

• Relevance to the theme
• Creativity and originality
• Use of colors and materials
• Overall aesthetic appeal
• Clarity in conveying the psychological theme

Submission: Participants should submit a photograph of their completed Rangoli a selefie ( along with geo tag or short video) relates to the psychological theme.

Format: Photographs must be in JPEG or PNG format, and the description should be in a single PDF including all the contact details.

Poem Writing Guidelines

Theme: Must discuss a topic related to psychological awareness. This can include mental health, emotional well-being, mindfulness, coping mechanisms, mental illnesses, or the importance of seeking psychological help. All languages are welcomed.

Length: The poem should be between 20 to 40 lines.

Format: Handwritten scan copies only (in a single PDF including all the contact details).

Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.

Details: The poem must be original and should include references and citations where applicable.

Judging Criteria:

• Relevance to the theme
• Creativity and originality
• Expression of emotions and thoughts
• Use of language and poetic techniques
• Overall impact and message

Submission: Participants should submit a scanned copy of their handwritten poem as a single PDF file.

Contact Details: The PDF must include the participant’s name, contact number, email address, and institution (if applicable).

Submission Process

1. Digital Submissions: Email your entries to the online form given on this page
2. Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of your entry.

Judging and Prizes

1. Judging Panel: Entries will be judged by a panel of experts in psychology and related fields.
2. Criteria: Entries will be evaluated based on relevance, creativity, originality, clarity, and impact.

For any queries, contact [connect@thelifenavigator.com].

We look forward to your participation and wish you the best of luck!