BrainGurion 5.0

Brain-Machine Interface Hackathon

24 Hours, 100 entrepreneurial students.

Our participants will collaborate to create products that improve the field of MENTAL HEALTH, based on human machine interface. The teams will be guided by expert mentors and will be given access to advanced innovative equipment.

Location

June 06-07
2024

Gev Yam, 77 Ha-Eneriya St, Beer Sheva

Event now open for registration!

The challenge

The Challenge

Within 24 hours, you and your teammates will create a product aimed at addressing or improving a mental health disorder

The neurological component can be expressed by control of the product or feedback. The product can be digital or physical, and may be supported by a combination of technologies, such as EEG, Virtual Reality (VR), Microcontrollers and Robots.

Inspiration Board

difficulties & Symptoms

physiological

Sleep disturbances or excessive sleep
Changes in appetite: decreased or increased appetite
Fatigue, lack of energy
Unexplained crying
Physical symptoms without explanation, such as headaches and backaches.

physiological

Sadness
Irritability
Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
Decreased libido
Restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
Trouble thinking or making decisions
Thoughts of death

physiological
Rapid heartbeat
Dizziness
Sweating
Nausea
Cold and clammy hands
Difficulty swallowing
Muscle tension
Dry mouth
Trembling
Hyperventilation
Gastrointestinal issues

Psychological
Paralysis
Irritability
Detachment from oneself
Fear of insanity or death
Excessive worries
Negative thoughts
Rumination

Repetitive behaviors

Checking doors, windows, and electrical devices are locked or switched off.

Excessive cleaning of the house, clothes, body.

Performing actions in multiples, such as turning the light on and off five times because "five is a good number."

Intrusive thoughts (obsessions):

Fear of contamination from germs, viruses, and chemicals.

Fear of accidental harm to others or oneself.
Obsessive concern with symmetry and alignment.
Difficulty making decisions.

Cognitive

Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
Feeling worried, guilty, or sad
Scary thoughts
Concentration difficulties
Problems remembering
Negative beliefs about themselves or others

Behavioral

Feeling alone or disconnected
Loss of interest in activities
Outbursts of anger or extreme reactions
Physical pains such as headaches or stomachaches
Avoiding memories or feelings about traumatic events
Irritability
Feeling very alert
Startles easily

"Positive"

Hallucinations: Hearing voices or experiencing sensations not based in reality.

Delusions: Holding strong, unrealistic beliefs, like being followed or having special powers.

Thought disturbances: Difficulty expressing thoughts clearly, from mild interruptions to severe confusion.

Disorganized behavior: Displaying unusual, incomprehensible actions or postures.

"Negative"

Self-neglect
Lack of interest in surroundings
Emotional numbness
Avoidance of social interactions
Lack of motivation

Manic Episode

Feeling very high, jumpy, or elated
Increased activity and restlessness
Irritability and short temper
Racing thoughts and rapid speech
Reduced need for sleep
Grandiose beliefs about oneself
Engaging in risky behaviors

Depressive Episode

Persistent sadness and worthlessness
Social withdrawal and loneliness
Slow speech, difficulty in concentrating
Fatigue or lack of energy
Changes in sleep and appetite
Loss of interest in activities
Thoughts of death or suicide

Psychological
Changes in appetite.
Damage or disease from substance use.
Sleep disturbances.
Change in appearance.
Increasing tolerance to the substance.

Psychological
Inability to stop using despite multiple attempts and health problems.
Using substances to cope with problems.
Obsessive thoughts and preoccupation with obtaining the substance.
Taking risks to obtain the substance.
Taking an initial large dose

Anorexia

Restricted eating and excessive exercise
Extreme thinness

fear of weight gain
Distorted body image

denial of low weight
Bone thinning, muscle wasting, anemia
Brittle hair and nails, dry skin
Digestive issues, low blood pressure, and slowed heart rate
Organ damage and infertility

Bulimia

Sore throat
swollen salivary glands
tooth decay from purging
Acid reflux
gastrointestinal problems
intestinal distress
Electrolyte imbalances
dehydration
increased risk of stroke or heart attack