We are delighted to announce the results of the Extempore Writing Challenge conducted on February 19, 2026, a 90-minute high-intensity competition that brought together bright minds to transform psychological concepts into concise, user-ready mental health exercises.
The enthusiasm, clarity of thought, and evidence-informed creativity demonstrated by participants truly reflected the spirit of innovation in digital mental health content design. After careful evaluation, we are pleased to present the winners:
Senior Category
Winner
Saketh M
Runner-Up
Sarika P S
Special Mention
Yaseen
Junior Category
Winners
Team - Moushree Ghatak and Vasudha Jain
Runner-Up
Gayathri Suresh
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and also each of the participants for their exceptional effort and thoughtful engagement. Your work highlights the importance of translating psychological science into accessible and impactful tools for mental health.
We look forward to your continued participation in future initiatives at the Centre.
Note: The prizes would be awarded in-person on March 21, 2026 and details about the same will be communicated to the awardees via email.
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