Experiment 1: Introduction
For my first experiment, I designed a Introduction zine that encapsulates the deconstruction and reconstruction of mental health while introducing traditions that is within the toolkit.
- Deconstruction and Reconstruction of Mental Health: The zine content aims to deconstruct the current, Eurocentric mental health framework, highlighting its limitations in addressing the needs of the Cambodian-American community. It then aims to reconstruct a framework that re-centers Cambodian values and integrates traditional healing practices.
- Introduction to Traditions: The zine served as an introduction to the traditions included within the toolkit itself. This provided context and understanding of the practices before individuals engaged with them in more depth through the toolkit parts.
By focusing on these areas, this project seeks to amplify existing cultural strengths and create a space where traditional Cambodian healing practices can complement, not replace, mainstream mental health care.