2025 Teens Dream, Well Being For All

My name is Johan Martin, and my dream is to help aid the mental health crisis affecting people of all ages by creating The PsycheSprout-House, addressing SDG #3 Good Health and Well Being. Neglecting one’s mental health can harm the human psyche, potentially resulting in actions that could hurt personal or outside communities. It may not be seen as important of an issue compared to other problems within our lives, however, ignoring self-care can be the root of (many issues, like) depression, exhaustion, and loss of focus. In fact, approximately 8 million deaths per year are by the cause of mental disorders, with 46% of deaths resulting in suicide having been because of the same problem. I believe people need a place to go to or a person to talk to on their own without feeling ridiculed or patronized. 

I propose a chain of therapy greenhouses stationed throughout towns and cities with the sole purpose of aiding those who need a break from life’s struggles and stress. 

Gardening has been scientifically proven to benefit overall mental health, bring together communities, promote healthy dieting and even increase exercise. Having areas like this open to everyone would benefit both the communities they are present in, and the individuals visiting them. With a safe space for visitors to have the freedom to jump in and cultivate plants or simply take time to relax in personal areas and meditate, a greenhouse would be the perfect area to relieve stress and recoup. 

The PsycheSprout-House aims to lessen the many adverse effects afflicting many (both currently and in the future). Be it an area stationed around cities or towns, or online sessions with in-house professional therapists, these “Sprout-Houses” would be the perfect community centers to have a free, accessible and welcoming way to promote mental health and add more greenery to the environment. The PsycheSprout House will change people around the world in the name of mental health forever.