May is Mental Health Month! To celebrate, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) is hosting the 2025 Mental Health Matters: Student Expression Contest. This annual event is designed to promote mental wellness and support students to better understand, protect, and maintain their own mental health.
This contest is open to all middle and high school students grades 6-12.
This year’s prompt: Use abstract forms and ideas (plus color!) to express different emotions and the journey toward mental well-being.
Categories
- audio/visual: informational video or song (2 min. max)
- artistic still: painting, drawing or digital art (with short description)
- creative writing: essay or poetry (250 word max)
Individuals or teams are eligible to participate and submit original work (no AI submissions accepted) by Friday, May 2, 2025.