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Mariah Poole Southern New Hampshire University Self Society and Humanities Katherine Saffle October 15, 2023

2 Part One: Choose the Creative Works 1. I selected mental health as my topic of choice as it relates to my career choice. Regarding mental health representation, I found Garden State by Zach Braff (2004) to be the most relatable example of a performing arts piece. The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh (1889) stood out as a visual creative work. 2. What struck me about Garden State was the use of sound and visuals to convey the emotional experience of mental health challenges. The soundtrack was particularly effective in reaching those who better understand through auditory cues, allowing them to empathize with a group outside their social norm. Meanwhile, The Starry Night is a widely recognized painting that takes on new meaning when viewed through the lens of its creator's mental state. 3. Having diverse perspectives on sensitive subjects can effectively show you another side of a situation you may not have considered before. There is always more than one way to look at something, but until you experience it, it can be challenging to understand honestly. In my two creative works, Garden State and Starry Night, I aim to shed light on the beautiful side of mental health. Both works offer a window into the perspective of those struggling with mental health issues, allowing the viewer to gain insight and understanding even if they have not personally experienced such challenges. For example, Garden State portrays the impact that heavy doses of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications can have on one's clarity of life, which may be

3 difficult for someone who has not experienced a mental disorder to grasp fully. The artwork, Starry Night, offers a glimpse into the world of an insane asylum, a place that most individuals will thankfully never have to experience. Rather than portraying the typical image of sterile, white walls and patients in strait jackets, the painting presents a sense of tranquility and balance, reminding us that there is always good to be found amidst the bad. 4. Introducing different viewpoints on mental health can help people become more comfortable discussing diverse topics. It may also help people with biases or negative beliefs about mental illness understand that it is a complex and unique experience that varies from person to person. Despite assumptions, mental illness should not be considered ugly, and individuals should not be judged or belittled because of it. The characters in Garden State are quirky and lovable despite dealing with mental disorders. In Starry Night, a serene sky view from a mental patient's perspective. It opens a frightening mental health door to a pleasant surprise on the other side.

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