Improving the health and well-being is huge in scope. This goal includes reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, mental health and environemental risks, and health systems and funding.
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Caregiver Experience
Improving Care for Caregivers
The facts:
In 2015, approximately 43.5 million caregivers provided unpaid care for an adult or child.
The problem:
Often, caregivers are forced to choose between caring for their loved ones, their jobs, and their personal health.
The opportunity:
How might we design a carergiver support system that creates a better balance between self-care and care for others?
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Teen Mental Health
Helping Teens at Risk
The facts:
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year-olds.1 Approximately one out of every 15 high school students reports attempting suicide each year. One out of every 53 high school students reports having made a suicide attempt that was serious enough to be treated by a doctor or a nurse.
The problem:
Even with existing mental health programs, the rate of teen suicide is still increasing.
The opportunity:
How might we design a program to support at-risk teens?
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Gun Violence
Preventing Firearm Deaths
The facts:
The CDC’s National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) reports 554,773 firearm deaths in the U.S. between 2001-2017. Of these deaths, 54% were from suicide, and 27% were homicide.
The problem:
The argument could be made that all of these deaths resulted from mental health issues.
The opportunity:
How might we identify those who are considering violence to prevent future firearm deaths?
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Home Redesign
Designing a Healthy Home
The facts:
IoT technology is leading to many spot solutions for “home health.”
The problem:
There’s no standard for what constitutes a “healthy home.”
The opportunity:
How can we redesign the built environment, neighborhood, community connections, inclusion of nature and more to create truly healthy homes?
