Inspiration
Between learning about it in history class, hearing the news about the lack of resources on reserves and learning about the effects that the actions of our past have caused on the Indigenous community, it showed us the devastating effects on mental health issues and the lives of many people. Other studies have shown that many people turn to the Internet to cope with mental illnesses so we knew that a website and Instagram would help drastically with this problem. Additionally, this issue has only recently started being talked about, and it’s important to spread awareness on this important topic.
What it does
This website was designed to help assist with, and better the mental health of Indigenous youth struggling with anxiety, depression, and any other mental illness. It utilizes a variety of tools including a mental health screening tool, mental health help lines, coping mechanisms and positive quotes among others to provide the best assistance possible.
How we built it
We created our website using Google Sites, with additional help from Canva. We also created an Instagram account to accompany our website. For our pitch video, we used ClipChamp to put it all together and Canva to create the visual aspect.
Challenges we ran into
When we first started, we were unsure about what type of hack to make. We were torn between making an app or a website, and ultimately landed on a website since it’s more efficient and accessible. Additionally, looking at the work ahead of us was daunting, but to tackle it effectively we split up the work and each took portions in order to manage our time.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
The biggest achievement we’ve accomplished is submitting our final project. We’re very proud of our website and our overall work. Especially considering this is the first hackathon we’ve attended and we didn’t know what to expect, just finishing it is a huge milestone.
What we learned
In the process of building this project, we’ve learned how to effectively collaborate together, and efficiently use our resources. Not only did we learn about the issue we are looking to solve, we also learned about ourselves. We learned how to manage our time, and split up the work. We learned how to navigate and use new platforms productively, like Google Sites, Canva and ClipChamp. We also learned how to maximize our time and energy, taking breaks and having fun.
What's next for Chrysalism - The Sasstronauts
We would like to continue helping people, whether in the form of keeping our website and Instagram running, or collaborating with similar sites. We hope to make a positive impact in the world in the future. Additionally, it would be great to participate in more hackathons in the future, to expand our knowledge and skills.
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