Date
12-19-2023
Department
School of Communication and the Arts
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (MFA)
Chair
Audra Rygh
Keywords
graphic design, mfa, opioids, opioid, addiction, women, gender, mental health, depression, anxiety
Disciplines
Art and Design
Recommended Citation
Truong, Natascha Foret, "Visualizing the Risks: The Significance of Graphic Design in Educating Women About the Risks of Prescription Opioids & Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions" (2023). Masters Theses. 1089.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1089
Abstract
This thesis explores the critical issue of educating women about the increased risks of prescription opioid use and misuse relating to a co-occurring mental health illness. The research-based graphic design solutions proposed in the thesis aim to create awareness and provide knowledge to women on this matter. It is imperative to address this issue as it has severe consequences for women, their families, and society. This thesis utilizes research and best practices from scholarly articles, case studies, visual analysis, personas, and mind mapping to present graphic design solutions based on evidence. These solutions aim to educate women about the gender-specific dangers of opioid use and misuse, especially in women with co-occurring mental health symptoms. Since research shows that women may not receive education about the risks from their physicians, the visual solutions developed in this thesis can be a valuable asset to prevent opioid use and misuse.
