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45 pages :
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21 × 29.7 cm.
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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: The alarming surge in suicide rates in South Korea, especially among the youth, stands in stark contrast to the global downtrend. This upward trend underscores a critical mental health crisis, exacerbated by societal pressures on academic excellence and a pervasive stigma surrounding mental health. South Korea's rank as fourth globally for suicide rates and highest among the 38 OECD nations amplifies the urgency of addressing this issue. While government initiatives have made a dent, the persistently high suicide rates among the youth indicate a need for more targeted interventions. This BA thesis explores a design-oriented solution aimed at alleviating the mental health burden on South Korean students. By leveraging the appeal and accessibility of social media cartoons, the thesis proposes a strategy to reformulate the discourse around mental health among students. Through destigmatization, education, and resource provision, this design project aspires to foster a healthier mental health narrative and provide tangible support to South Korean students struggling in the current system. Keywords: South Korea, Suicide Rates, Youth Mental Health, Social Media Cartoons, Design Solution, Stigma, Mental Health Education, OECD, Academic Pressure, Resource Provision
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DISSERTATION NOTE: Bachelor of Arts thesis in Graphic Design & Visual Communication, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 2023.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................... 2 1.1 Scope .................................................... 4 1.2 Methodology .............................................. 5 2 Relevance ...................................................... 7 2.1 Poor Mental Health Causes in South Korea ................. 7 2.2 Mental Health Barriers in South Korea .................... 9 3 Mental Health Education ........................................ 11 3.1 Graphic Medicine ......................................... 12 3.1.1 Case Study ......................................... 14 3.2 Mental Health Education Using Social Media .............. 16 4 Data Collection & Analysis ..................................... 20 4.1 Interview With South Korean Students ..................... 21 4.2 Critical Analysis of Graphic Medicine .................... 24 5 Conclusion ..................................................... 29 6 Design Project ................................................. 30 7 References ..................................................... 32 8 Figures ........................................................ 34 9 Appendix ....................................................... 35
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