Science Popularization of Art Expression and Art Healing by Interviewing Domain Experts and Publishing Media Columns

Team Lead: Yangminyan Wu
Team Member: Charles Liu, Mia Shim, Dylan Yang, Lori Cheng

Project Abstract:
This project aims to conduct an in-depth study into mental health of Asian American youth through interviews with professionals in the field of mental health. We will compile their professional insights regarding the mental health of Asian American youth, examine the specific mental health challenges faced by Asian-American youth and the strategies used to address them, and publish a series of reports in the magazine to achieve science popularization.
Art has the unique ability to untangle deep emotions, and ART EXPRESSION plays an important role in healing and therapy, which is reflected in two key points: (1) through art expression, we can create artworks that transform personal inner experiences into shared experiences, thereby fostering social empathy, reducing stigma, and evoking emotional resonance among youth; (2) through art expression, we can use this non-verbal, creative process to release suppressed emotions, restructure internal cognitions, and facilitate self-exploration and healing. We plan to host a public lecture on THE POWER OF ART EXPRESSION to the local community to advocate art expression.
We also plan to finish a research paper focused on the application of art expression in mental health interventions for Asian American youth based on our work of interviews and release it publicly.

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