Kids At Heart
KIDS AT HEART YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
VIDEO CONTEST
Youth Mental Health Video Contest – “Kids At Heart” YouTube Series
🎥 Topic: What hobbies help support your mental well-being?
📢 Open to youth ages 13-18!
🗓 Submission Deadline: 1/26/25 at 11:59 PM
Showcase how your favorite hobby boosts your mental health! The top 3 winning videos will be featured on our Kids At Heart YouTube series, and the 1st place winner will receive an EXCLUSIVE Hugz weighted stuffed animal! All submissions will be displayed on our website for everyone to see.
Video Guidelines:
Length: 2–3 minutes
Format: Flexible! Choose vlog, interview, animation, voiceover, or another creative style.
Content Ideas:
Introduce yourself (first name only).
Share how you discovered your hobby and its benefits for your mental well-being.
Offer tips and advice for others interested in your hobby.
Technical Specs: Must be 16:9 aspect ratio, at least 720p quality.
Rules:
Videos must be fully created, filmed, and edited by you—no stock or AI videos.
One entry per person.
Get creative and have fun!
📧 Questions? Contact us at hello@mygoodbrain.org
About the Kids at Heart Video Series
In the year since COVID-19 upended daily life, mental health struggles have skyrocketed, accelerating an already dire health crisis that some are calling a second pandemic. But help-seeking and action-taking for mental health has not kept pace.
We have an opportunity to push the culture of mental health from awareness to action, inspiring people to take the first action to support themselves and others. In May 2021, My Good Brain participated in the Mental Health Action Day by MTV Entertainment Group. From this month-long focus on mental health in May, we were inspired to keep pushing for more awareness and action that just one day of the year.
This is why we started the Kids at Heart Campaign.
With this campaign, My Good Brain is focused on its second aim within our overall mission: to showcase teens and adults promoting good modeling behaviors to youth on how to take care of one’s mental health regularly by engaging in art, play, and hobbies.
Latest Videos
It's back-to-school time! How are you focusing on your mental health this school year? Check out what our Youth Mental Health Academy intern, Eduardo Frausto! Learn how he establishes a daily routine to promote his mental wellness during this new academic school year.
See how teens and adults stay young, mentally strong, and kids at heart! Be inspired and find something that could work for you.
Are YOU addicted to social media? Check out this insightful Kids at Heart video by our Youth Mental Health Academy intern, Cherry De Silva!
Cherry De Silva's "Unplugged" is a powerful web animation capturing her struggles with digital addiction, especially through TikTok. As she dives into the effects of excessive screen time, Cherry reveals how it impacts her self-care, friendships, and ability to focus in class. This relatable piece shines a light on how disconnecting can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
My Good Brain presents a new Kids at Heart episode about rollerblading & its remarkable effects on mental health. 🛼
Our Youth Mental Health Academy intern, Andrea Calderon, shares the impact of rollerblading & how it can help promote mental clarity and peace. ⭐️
See #KidsAtHeart❤️ in Action
Check out the selected posts below for some folks showing how they stay young and #kidsatheart❤️!
"We love bubbles! So Colorful under the sun:-) super kid friendly! breaking bubbles helps with mental health!"
"Maximize your peace ☮️ #kidsatheart❤️ @mygoodbrain"
"My new hobby is gardening, and it’s quiet therapeutic. It’s a wild world out there. 😂"
"This is what I love to do: Sailing ⛵️!!! I love to get out on the open water and enjoy the wind and sun on my face. And it can be very technical too!"
"I used to hate gardening (all the bugs and worms, gross 🤮) but since we’ve been stuck at home, I’ve really appreciated spending time outside and enjoying the herbs and fruits from my own backyard. Even started making compost recently, something I’ve always wanted to do! It helps to have a gardening buddy like Finley too 😸"
" I love tennis! It’s one of my go-to favorite activities to help me de-stress and feel good whenever I need a pick-me-up."
"🎨 I love painting! It’s my go-to favorite activity to help me de-stress and feel good whenever I need a pick-me-up. It’s also a fun way to get my creative brain going! "
"This is what I love to do: Hanging out with my hamster! I feel so relaxed when I’m around animals. Interacting with animals teaches me to respect lives, and reminds me we are not the only ones in this planet!"
"Mine is doing crafts with Desmond. Home Depot has some great free craft kits every month but we find a way to make anything into a craft, even our silly faces! It lets us make up funny stories and use our imagination. And laughter is always the best medicine, too 😃"
"Spring laps are in session at Mammoth and carving around is always a fun time!"
"Art can get stressful when I have to draw out of my comfort zone. Whenever I need to take a break from difficult drawings, I tend to gravitate towards drawing girls. They are always so fun to draw. I can get lost in drawing them for hours."
"For me, I'd always loved Playdough. I've gone from Playdough to Dough you bake. I've recently learned how to transform dough to colors reflect close enough to impressionist paintings. Something you'll see soon 😉"
"i’ve gotten really into graphic art and lettering over the last year and it’s become one of my favorite things to do when i’m stressed, overwhelmed or need to take a break."