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Narrative Self-Reflection Essay: Writing Sample

Self-Reflection Essay
This reflective essay explores how my recent art project, inspired by a discussion on mental illness, delves into the socioeconomic factors influencing mental health. By analyzing historical and contemporary artworks, including Albrecht Dürer's Melancholia and Paula Scotter's Your Pain Is My Pain, I examine the role of art in depicting and understanding mental illness. This project highlights how art therapy can improve mood, self-awareness, and social skills, offering valuable insights into its impact on mental health.