Recharge Your Mind. Restore Your Energy. Reclaim Your Sleep.

Improving student mental health by addressing sleep deprivation through awareness, healthy habits, and stress reduction strategies.

Get to Know Me

My name is Aarush Tekkem

I hope to become a doctor. I am passionate about helping students improve their sleep and mental health so they can feel their best. I am a high school student at Rock Hill High School, and I enjoy learning about science, computers, and how the human body works.

My interest in healthcare comes from real-life experiences. I completed the Harvard MedScience Program, where I learned about medicine and patient care. I shadowed a dentist and saw how doctors treat patients and communicate with them. I volunteered at a food bank, where I worked with a team to help people in my community.

Through these experiences, I learned that sleep, stress, and mental health are all connected, especially for students who are busy with school and activities.

Mission

Our mission is to help students understand the importance of sleep and make it a priority for better mental health, academic success, and overall well-being. We focus on raising awareness about the effects of sleep deprivation, encouraging healthy sleep habits based on research, providing simple tools to manage stress, and building a community where rest is seen as essential for productivity and success.

Activities

I actively volunteer at the Little Elm Food Bank, where I help pack and distribute food boxes to support families in need. Through this experience, I have contributed over 30 hours since November 2024, working closely with a team to ensure food is organized and delivered efficiently. This role has strengthened my teamwork, communication, and responsibility while allowing me to make a meaningful impact in reducing hunger in my community.

Honors & Awards

Harvard MedScience program for High School Students (2025)

Earned the Harvard MedScience Program Award by completing a competitive program. Showed strong interest in learning, teamwork, and healthcare through the application, teacher recommendation, and essay. Selected from a large group of students, making this achievement very special.

Certifications & Skills

CPR/AED certified

Stop the bleed certified

Upcoming Events

BLOGS

“From Blame to Awareness: Understanding the Real Causes of Student Sleep Loss”

It wasn't until my freshman year and continued through the rest of high school, that I began to see a consistent problem among my peers. I started to notice that they, just like myself, found it incredibly difficult to obtain adequate rest as their schedule filled up with school work. I would often walk into class and see multiple friends with their heads slumped down on their desks, barely awake. My friends would constantly comment on how they were extremely tired, even thro

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Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think in High School

Many high school students think sleep is not very important. They stay up late to finish homework, scroll on their phones, or watch shows. But sleep actually matters a lot more than we think. First, sleep helps your brain work better. When you get enough rest, it is easier to focus in class and remember what you learned. If you are sleepy, you might forget things or feel confused during tests. Good sleep can help you get better grades without extra stress. Second, sleep affec

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Frisco, Texas