Hello! I’m Ciona Dewan, a student at Invictus International School with a deep passion for understanding people, solving meaningful problems, and creating a positive impact through learning and service.
Although I am pursuing the medical stream, I have always been fascinated by the field of psychology. My curiosity about human behaviour, emotions, and mental well-being inspired me to explore psychology independently beyond my school curriculum. Through self-directed learning, research, and passion projects, I continue to expand my understanding of how psychological principles can contribute to healthier individuals and stronger communities.
Empathy has always been one of my greatest strengths. I believe that real education extends beyond classrooms, which is why I actively participate in community service initiatives. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has taught me compassion, responsibility, and the importance of giving back to society. Every experience has strengthened my commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
I also enjoy exploring creativity alongside science. Despite not studying technology as a formal subject, I have independently pursued professional courses in design and digital creativity. Learning these skills has enabled me to communicate ideas effectively, think innovatively, and combine creativity with analytical thinking. I believe that the ability to design meaningful solutions is just as important as understanding scientific concepts.
I consider myself a lifelong learner who is always eager to acquire new skills, embrace challenges, and step outside my comfort zone. Whether it is conducting independent research, leading projects, volunteering in the community, or learning a completely new discipline, I approach every opportunity with dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm.
My long-term goal is to build a career that integrates medicine, psychology, research, and innovation to improve people’s quality of life. I aspire to contribute to healthcare not only through scientific knowledge but also through empathy, communication, and a deep understanding of human behaviour.
This website reflects my academic journey, passion projects, community initiatives, creative work, and the experiences that continue to shape me into a compassionate learner and future healthcare professional. I invite you to explore my work and discover the values that guide everything I do: curiosity, empathy, integrity, creativity, innovation, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Every passion has a story, and mine began long before I knew what psychology truly was.
Growing up, there were moments when I experienced teasing, exclusion, and situations that made me feel unheard and alone. While these experiences were challenging, they also helped me understand how deeply words, actions, and silence can affect a person’s emotional well-being. Instead of allowing those experiences to define me, I chose to transform them into a purpose.
This passion project was created to provide a safe and supportive digital space where individuals can acknowledge and express the challenges they are facing. The platform allows users to identify concerns such as bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, peer pressure, social isolation, emotional distress, and other mental well-being issues through an interactive and confidential form.
The objective of this project is not to diagnose or replace professional mental health support. Rather, it aims to encourage self-reflection, promote awareness, and help individuals take the first step towards seeking support. By collecting anonymous responses, the project also seeks to better understand common challenges faced by young people, enabling future awareness initiatives and community-driven solutions.
Through this project, I combined my independent interest in psychology with technology and design, demonstrating that meaningful innovation does not always require a formal background in computer science. It requires empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to create positive change.
“Behind the Story” is more than a website—it is a reflection of my journey, my resilience, and my commitment to ensuring that no one feels alone in their struggles.
I'm delighted to share that my research paper, "Impact of Screen Time on Adolescent Mental and Physical Health," has been successfully published in the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).
As a high school student passionate about healthcare and research, I wanted to explore an issue that affects millions of young people every day. Through this paper, I examined how increasing screen exposure influences not only physical well-being but also cognitive development, sleep quality, and mental health—an area that deserves greater awareness and evidence-based discussion.
This publication represents much more than an academic achievement. It reflects months of reading, questioning, analyzing research, and learning how scientific inquiry can contribute to conversations that matter.
I'm grateful for this opportunity and excited to continue exploring the intersection of medicine, psychology, technology, and public health as I pursue a career in healthcare.
Every project is a reminder that meaningful research isn't defined by age—it's driven by curiosity, persistence, and the willingness to learn.
Research is more than finding answers—it is learning to ask questions that matter.
I'm grateful to have my paper on Artificial Intelligence in Early Disease Detection published in the International Journal of Science & Research. The experience reinforced that meaningful progress in healthcare is built through collaboration across medicine, technology, and research.
As someone aspiring to work in healthcare, I hope to continue exploring ideas that bridge scientific innovation with real-world impact. Every milestone is a reminder that learning is most valuable when it has the potential to improve lives.
Here's to staying curious, staying humble, and continuing the journey.
#ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #Research #FutureOfMedicine #StudentResearch
Progress is often measured not by titles, but by the willingness to keep learning.
I'm pleased to have completed my Marketing Internship at Colour-Chem India Pvt. Ltd. This experience strengthened my understanding of professional collaboration, strategic thinking, and the importance of approaching every challenge with curiosity.
My sincere gratitude to everyone who invested their time in my growth. Here's to learning, building, and striving for more.
Medicine begins with science. Healing begins with understanding.
I'm grateful to have completed my Clinical Psychology Internship at Mind Detox, where I gained supervised exposure to psychological assessments, psychiatric case discussions, clinical documentation, and ethical mental health practice.
This experience reinforced an important lesson: effective healthcare extends beyond diagnosis—it requires empathy, critical thinking, and a genuine understanding of the human experience.
Thank you to Dr. Vandita Agrawal and the Mind Detox team for their mentorship and guidance. Onward to learning more, asking better questions, and serving with greater purpose.
Intellectual curiosity and industry exposure are key to building impactful solutions.
I recently wrapped up my internship with Seasons Industries Pvt. Ltd., working under the guidance of Creative Director Nimisha Mehra. This experience served as a practical deep-dive into creative direction, giving me a clearer understanding of how design strategy integrates with business objectives.
Core Highlights:
Analyzed brand touchpoints to ensure visual consistency across platforms.
Observed the creative decision-making process in a fast-paced environment.
Expanded my perspective on visual storytelling and campaign execution.
A sincere thank you to Nimisha Mehra and the team for fostering an environment of learning, mentorship, and excellence. Excited for what lies ahead!
I'm glad to have completed my professional training in Graphic Designing and Python & Data Analytics. Working across both creative and technical domains challenged me to think more critically, communicate ideas more effectively, and approach problems with greater structure.
I'm grateful to Balaji Techveda Solutions for the opportunity and look forward to building on these skills in the years ahead.
Connected Yet Alone is my reflection on a growing paradox of our generation where constant connectivity often coexists with isolation, academic pressure, and emotional overwhelm.
The clocks represent relentless expectations, the scattered papers symbolize unending responsibilities, and the tangled lines portray the invisible weight of anxiety that many carry silently.
Art has the ability to start conversations that statistics often cannot. Building healthier communities begins with acknowledging mental well-being, encouraging empathy, and creating spaces where vulnerability is met with
understanding rather than judgment. A resilient society is one that values not only achievement, but also the people behind it.
Sometimes, the strongest form of community is simply reminding someone that they are not alone.
This artwork began with a question rather than an answer: How much of who we become is shaped by the eyes around us?
The figure stands bound—not by physical restraints, but by expectations, labels, comparisons, and the constant awareness of being observed. The scattered eyes are intentionally unsettling. They symbolize a world where opinions are abundant, but understanding is scarce.
While creating this piece, I found myself thinking about the communities we build. A healthy community doesn't ask people to conform—it creates space for them to exist authentically. Whether in schools, workplaces, or society, real progress begins when we replace observation with empathy and judgment with curiosity.
Art has the ability to reveal conversations we often avoid. This piece is my reflection on how perception can either imprison individuality or inspire acceptance—the choice belongs to us.
Sometimes, changing a community doesn't begin with changing policies. It begins with changing the way we choose to see one another.
Where neuroscience meets the cosmos.
This artwork explores a thought-provoking idea: Could the human brain and the universe be connected on a quantum scale?
The silhouette represents the human mind, while the vibrant cosmic form emerging from it symbolizes curiosity, consciousness, and the limitless nature of exploration. It reflects how science often begins not with answers, but with bold questions that challenge the boundaries of what we know.
Creating this piece reminded me that art can communicate scientific concepts in ways that spark conversation, inspire imagination, and make complex ideas more accessible. It serves as a bridge between creativity and inquiry—two forces that drive innovation and discovery.
As a student passionate about healthcare, psychology, and research, I enjoy exploring subjects where science intersects with human understanding. This painting is a reflection of that curiosity and a reminder that every breakthrough starts with the courage to ask "What if?"
For me, community service is more than volunteering—it is about creating meaningful and lasting change. Over the course of three years (Grades 10–12), I dedicated more than 200 hours to conducting Yoga and Wellness Sessions for underprivileged children at Vani Memorial Anmol School, Amritsar.
Through these sessions, I introduced students to yoga, breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques to promote physical health, emotional well-being, and self-confidence. My objective was to create a safe and encouraging environment where children could develop healthy habits, resilience, and a positive outlook towards life.
This experience strengthened my leadership, communication, empathy, and sense of social responsibility. It also reinforced my belief that healthcare extends beyond hospitals—it begins with prevention, awareness, education, and compassionate community engagement.
The certificate and videos showcased below represent not only my contribution but also the relationships I built, the lives I touched, and the invaluable lessons I learned through service. This journey continues to inspire my aspiration to combine medicine, psychology, and community outreach to improve the well-being of others.
Words have the power to challenge assumptions, inspire action, and build understanding.
Receiving the First Runners-Up award at the Invictus Debating League 2023 reminds me that the true value of debating isn't collecting trophies—it's cultivating discipline in thought, empathy in disagreement, and confidence in communication.
Each argument prepared, each rebuttal delivered, and each perspective explored became a lesson in lifelong learning. I'm grateful for the experience and excited to keep growing—one conversation at a time.
#Communication #Debate #StudentLeadership #CriticalThinking #LifelongLearning
The best ideas don't always begin with certainty—they begin with curiosity.
Winning the "Most Creative Marketing Strategy" award at The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Challenge 2024 wasn't just about presenting an idea. It was about learning to look at problems differently, embracing collaboration, and realizing that creativity becomes powerful when it's backed by purpose.
Every challenge is an opportunity to rethink, refine, and grow. Grateful for this milestone and looking forward to many more.
#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CreativeThinking #Leadership #GrowthMindset
Bronze today. Perspective forever.
Proud to have received the Bronze Award from The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
This journey was never just about earning a certificate. It was about choosing consistency over convenience, stepping outside my comfort zone, learning through service, building resilience, and proving to myself that growth happens one small step at a time.
Grateful for every challenge, every lesson, and everyone who supported me along the way. Here's to continuing to learn, lead, and push beyond limits. 🌿✨
#DukeOfEdinburgh #BronzeAward #Leadership #GrowthMindset #CommunityService #StudentJourney
Some achievements stay with you not because of the certificate, but because of the person they help you become.
Receiving the Special Mention (CSA) at the 2nd Agahi Model United Nations Conference was one of those moments. It challenged me to think critically, communicate with purpose, and understand that diplomacy is as much about listening as it is about speaking.
Grateful for the opportunity, the conversations, and every delegate who made the experience memorable. Here's to embracing more challenges that push me to grow—one conference, one conversation, and one step at a time.
#ModelUN #MUN #Leadership #Diplomacy #PublicSpeaking #CriticalThinking #StudentLeadership #ContinuousLearning