| Biography |
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| I am a grade 9 student at Lockerby Composite School, in Sudbury, Ontario. This is my third CWSF and I am passionate about science. I volunteer at the local science center in my community, where I teach scientific principles to youth. I enjoy reading, playing piano, and spending time with my dog Niko as pastimes. |
| Nethra Wickramasinghe
A Novel Application to Increase Wellness Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
| Challenge: | Health | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | Sudbury | | City: | Sudbury, ON | | School: | Lockerby Composite | | Abstract: | Depressive and anxiety disorders are mental health illnesses that affect many. The purpose of this project was to make mental health treatment for these illness accessible to the general public. This project is a non-invasive, wireless system that tracks heart rate in order to reduce detriments to wellness through an app based off cognitive behavioural therapy, that provides treatment and diagnosis for mental health issues. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Intermediate
Silver Medal
Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | | Western University Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $2 000.00 | | Total | $2 000.00 | |
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