Psychological Well-being
According to the WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not the mere absence of disease. The definition therefore goes beyond purely objective criteria and takes into account the complexity and ambiguity of the concept, as well as the interactions between body, environment and mind. There is therefore no clear list of criteria for well-being. Accordingly, an identical life situation could be perceived by one person as being congruent with well-being, while another person might see it as incompatible with it. Consequently, the term inevitably leads to existential, philosophical, religious and ethical questions. Culture must be seen as a central aspect in this context, as wellbeing is understood differently depending on the cultural background.
The students’ work reflects the multidimensionality of the phenomenon.
Mindfulness
A leaflet on the subject of ‘Mindfulness’ is intended to explain the basic content in a way that everyone can understand and invite them to try it out.
The self-made photographs, the design and the layout reflect the feelings of a mindful way of life.
Artists: Rosa Daria Didonna, Sarah Thiem, Katharina Schöller
Obsessive-compulsive disorder in the media and society
The work serves to raise awareness and media visibility of a serious mental illness: OCD, which affects 3% of the population, is embarrassing and difficult to admit to for most sufferers due to the absurdity of the thoughts and/or actions they feel compelled to perform. Those affected already suffer from great stress, anxiety and tension and should not have to go to the extra effort of having to hide from society.
Artist: Hanna
The Beauty Standard
The work: ‘The Beauty Standard’ is intended to draw attention to the problematic effects of Instagram on the female ideal of beauty and self-esteem. The changed appearance, the dissatisfaction with oneself, the pressure to conform to ‘perfect’ influencers are products of the Instagram ‘illusory world’, for whose constantly changing ideals one never seems to be good enough.
Artists: Lueje Nzita, Aida Herauf and Annelisse Mendoza Lazo
Misophonia - The sounds of pain
The artwork deals with the disease misophonia, which has so far received little attention from science and the public. In misophonia, certain sounds (triggers), such as chewing an apple or clicking a biro, evoke various negative reactions – from inner restlessness to boiling emotions such as hatred, despair, anger or even panic.
Artist: Christine Jilg
Free through art - depression in art therapy
In this very personal photo series, the artist illustrates her own depression. By using art therapy approaches, it quickly becomes clear that she is in a battle between good (healthy, lively, colourful side) and bad (depressive, cracked side). Art therapy can help those affected to understand and process their feelings, fears and worries through artistic expression.
Artist: Sophia Pownuk