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Final Creative Critical Reflection

How do your products represent social groups or issues? Mental health has become one of the most prevalent social issues, especially in a post-COVID world where many people are struggling with a return to normalcy. People spent months and years isolated from those around them. Teenagers missed out on crucial developmental years. Now, teens are struggling with mental health illnesses like anxiety and depression, and most are disconnected from essential support and resources. In the United States, those struggling with mental health illnesses have become stigmatized and are seen as dangerous and incompetent individuals, rather than being unwell.  Teens were participating in school online for almost two academic years and were away from their friends. The sudden change in reality that occurred because of the pandemic, has given teens time for reflection and personal growth. In the midst of personal development, the state of loneliness and being away from family and friends, has proven...

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