Social Science Video Contest
Fall 2024 First Place Contest Winner - Roberto Belizaire
Congratulations Fall 2024 Winners!
Political Polarization
- First Place: Roberto Belizaire
- Second Place: Kailyn McGee
- Third Place: Sierra Garcia
- Honorable Mentions:
Kenzie Dobbs
Davina Gokhool
Kathleen Simmonds
The Spring 2025 Contest
Key Dates and Deadlines
March 26, 2025
Video submission deadline
March 26, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. ET
Winners must be able to attend Social Science Hour - April 11, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Among College Students
Did you know that over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health issue? According to the recent Healthy Minds survey, this represents a staggering 50% increase since 2013.
The findings are alarming:
- 44% of students report experiencing symptoms of depression.
- 37% struggle with anxiety.
- 15% have considered suicide - the highest rate recorded in the survey's 15-year history.
This data, collected from over 90,000 students across 133 U.S. campuses, underscores the urgent need to address mental health challenges in college communities.
Create a 4-6 minute video that tackles the critical issue of mental health and well-being among college students. Your video should explore innovative solutions, share compelling stories, or utilize research to inspire positive change with the college community.
Topics to Consider
In your video, you might address one of the following topics or choose your own:
Discuss how cognitive-behavioral processes, social influences, and stress-relief techniques can affect the impact of anxiety on college students.
How do larger social structures—such as the educational system, economic systems, cultural norms, and institutional support mechanisms—impact the mental health of college students, shaping their experiences of stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as their ability to cope with or seek help for these challenges?
What are the economic costs of mental health challenges among college students, including lost productivity, increased healthcare utilization, and decreased graduation rates?
Discuss mental health among college students by analyzing government policies, funding, and legislation that impact campus mental health services. This approach identifies key areas for reform and advocates for systemic change at the governmental level to improve student well-being.
What are the effects of mental health on students in relation to their academic success? For college students with mental health needs, how can educators best provide support to help them learn and succeed?
Enter Contest
Review contest details including requirements for submissions, judging criteria, and the evaluation process in the Canvas course.
Please note: You will need your Canvas password to access the Canvas course.
Intellectual Property
Up to three winners will be posted on our "Hall of Fame Winners" on our Seminole State social science webpage and newsletter and may even be announced publicly on the Seminole State website. Videos may be used by the Social Sciences Department or the Seminole State College community for informational, educational and/or public relations purposes, as determined by the department.
Awards Per Student
(Group Submissions Not Allowed)
In addition to being listed in Seminole State's Social Sciences
Hall of Fame, winners will receive:
- First place: $313.14 to cover tuition cost for one course ($104.38/credit)
- Second place: $150 to cover half the tuition cost for one course
- Third place: $50
Social Science Hour Event
Join us at our Spring Social Science Hour as we discover this semester's topic, Mind Matters: Mental Health Challenges and Solutions for College Students. Come listen and participate in discussions as we explore answers from a social science perspective.
Current video contest winners must be able to attend the event.
- Friday, April 11, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Social Science Hour Zoom webinar link
Hall of Fame Winners
Visit Social Science's "Hall of Fame" for the semi-annual contest.
- Enjoy all the contest winners' videos.
- See past contest topics and prompts.
- Watch interviews with previous contest winners.