World Mental Health Day
Mental health warrants critical priority and attention, particularly for children and young adults who are managing school and new obligations. To mark the World Mental Health Day (10th October), FairGaze and i2u Social Foundation, supported by ITPI, are coming together to encourage students to express their feelings, share their coping strategies, and advocate for mental well-being through creativity and performance. The campaign is designed to support children in identifying their emotions, building resilience, and promoting awareness to end the stigma that surrounds mental health. Poster Topics Grades 1–5 Create a poster on any one of the topics: • The Magic Garden Inside My Mind • My Feelings Have Colours Grades 6–8 Create a poster on any one of the topics: • Behind the Smile: Every Mind Has a Story – Two sides of a person: what others see and what they may be feeling inside. • The Emotional Wave – An emotional wave showing how feelings can rise, change, and eventually settle down. Grades 9–12 Create a poster on any one of the topics: • Social Media and Mental Health – The positive and negative impact of social media on mental health. • Behind the Confident Smile – The unseen struggles that people may hide behind a confident smile. Judging Criteria Creativity & Originality – Original, creative ideas, not AI 20 Relevance to Theme – Poster message to be as per the selected theme 20 Emotional Expression & Insight – Show feelings and convey solutions 25 Clarity & Communication – Clear, easy to follow, made an impact 25 Engagement & Overall Impact – Made an impression, Wow factor 10 Rewards & Recognition Participation Certificates will be awarded to all students Felicitation Certificates will be awarded to Schools and NGOs Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize winners in each category Important Dates Registration opens – 16th September to 25th October 2026 Submissions open – 1st October to 30th October 2026 Winner announcement – 16th November 2026 How to Participate Register your school, NGO, or student group. Choose a theme based on your age category. Create your poster and submit your entry online on or before 30th October 2026. Campaign Objectives Encourage students to express emotions through art, writing, and performance. Support children and teenagers to identify safe spaces, gratitude, and coping strategies. Encourage peer support and advocacy for mental health in schools and communities. Encourage engagement in creative self-expression as a form of emotional wellness.