DIAGNOSIS:LIVING PERSON

The core concept of my project "Diagnosis: Living Person" lies in combining real personal stories of people with mental disorders with their artistic interpretation through original digital collages. Key Components and Core Ideas: Essence and Format: An art-and-research project built upon in-depth narratives (open or anonymous) of individuals experiencing various mental health conditions. Participants share their lived experiences: initial symptoms, seeking help, reactions of loved ones, the impact of war, and effective strategies for stabilization and self-help. Textual testimonies are transformed into visual metaphors (digital collages), bridging the gap between clinical reality and the internal human experience. Core Mission and Philosophy: Destigmatization: To demonstrate to society that behind every diagnosis stands a living person, rather than an abstract medical label or the "other." To present vulnerability as strength, and art as an instrument for therapy, dialogue, and shifts in societal perception. Symbolism of the Visual Language: Absence of faces: Highlights the universal nature of the challenge — mental health conditions can affect anyone (a friend, a neighbor, or a colleague). Fragmented body parts: Visually convey both internal disintegration and a simultaneous state of being filled with the "primordial cosmic dust" from which the entire universe is formed. Target Value: For society:Reducing stigma while fostering tolerance and empathy. For individuals with disorders: Providing a safe space where their voices are heard and reinforcing the sense that they are not alone. For psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and students: Offering a "living" base of clinical narratives and subjective patient experiences that cultivates a human-centered, empathetic approach to psychiatry beyond dry diagnostic criteria.

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