PHOTOVOICE ART EXHIBITION
Instructions :
Idaho teens and young adults are invited to participate in a PhotoVoice art research projects. Prompts were developed by teens and focus on youth mental health topics. Participants have the option to display their work in in-person/virtual galleries statewide in collaboration with College of Idaho and FYIdaho. Contact support@fyidaho.org
How does social media impact our mental health?
Too Many Critics
The meaning of my photograph is to represent all of the millions of people that could possibly view you and judge you through social media. As well as the fact that it feels like all of those eyes are judging you and telling you to follow this specific human ideal. -Alayna
Edit
Many forms of media are edited/changed to be most appealing to their audience. This can impact people's views on themselves and others. -Rowan, they/them
Self Critic
It is supposed to address the issue of negative self talk. The message placed on the lips, represents the words coming from my own words. -Jaycie
Counting Down
The title of the photo implies counting down sizes in clothing, and in the context, it appears that the subject of the photo is ``counting down`` sizes until they look like the woman in the photo on social media. It demonstrates the unhealthy expectation and mental toll social media can force on its users.
We Are All Equal
Don’t judge a book by its cover -Elia
Are mental health resources accessible in the community/schools?
A Long Wait
Boise's highschools do not have adequate counseling offices, with counselors being overburdened with hundreds of students and mountains of paperwork. This photo is a representation of how inaccessible the counselor's office can be. -Oliver
Defeat
-Jaycie
It’s Only Me
The message of my photo is trying to represent the essence of emotions or loneliness that a teen or anyone can feel when not enough resources are shown to them. It makes them feel secluded and not normal, further the gap with trying to help them. -Alayna
We Are All Equal
Don’t judge a book by its cover -Elia
How do we internalize stigmas that are projected onto us by society?
Playing with Fire
The photo models an assault rifle-style weapon made of school supplies to demonstrate the close association between firearms and school safety in our contemporary society. I was particularly inspired by the recent rise in school shootings in elementary schools. Much of this has to do with a lack of access to mental health resources. -Rebecca, she/her
Mind
-Jaycie
Consumed
Chronic fatigue can be caused by many things, and this fatigue often comes with the connotation that the cause of a messy room or exhaustion is due to you not doing enough or laziness. You are defined by everything that you can't do; you are the mess. -Anonymous
We Are All Equal
Don’t judge a book by its cover -Elia
Lost in the Familiar
We are a part of society but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Because of this, we can feel lost in places we call home. -Rowan, they/them
I Am Worthless
The inspiration behind this photo is to represent the emotions I have felt or even thought of because of the stigma around mental health. I felt worthless, different, and unrelatable. I told myself I could never fit into society because I was struggling with my mental health. -Alayna
Consumed
Chronic fatigue can be caused by many things, and this fatigue often comes with the connotation that the cause of a messy room or exhaustion is due to you not doing enough or laziness. You are defined by everything that you can't do; you are the mess. -Anonymous
We Are All Equal
Don’t judge a book by its cover -Elia