For our zine project I have decided to focus on mental health and the little things in life that remind us why it is worth living. Over the past 5+ years I have struggled with my mental health and I have noticed mental health issues seem to be becoming increasingly more common/identifiable. Throughout my teenage years I watched not only myself but 70% of my friends and family suffering with their mental health and stability. Many of those people including myself struggle daily with depression and anxiety disorders, which can make going throughout life more of a challenge than for others. Sometimes these challenges can lead to suicidal tendencies and thoughts. In my battle with depression and anxiety, ironically the things that motivated me to keep living were the little things in life; a fresh cup of coffee, a warm hug, sunsets. In this zine that is what I would like to remind the audience, the little reasons to stay. I intend to create the emotion and ambiance of said little things that otherwise would go unnoticed. Oftentimes the little things in life are taken for granted and overlooked; in my personal experience when I started to focus on the small things the overwhelming imbalance going on within my head and body seemed to ease. My goal for this zine is to provide a message and reach out to those who don’t realize they need a reminder for why to stay. Those who need it most typically don’t realize it, I want to remind my audience that they are seen.
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