Being

Encounters Magazine presents "Being," a zine full of conversations surrounding mental health. This production consists of professional input, personal experiences, and references for our readers to reach out whenever they need it. We hope it helps those who are struggling with their mental health or mental illness.

“Being” is Encounters Magazine’s third ever zine, opening up the uncomfortable conversations on mental health to our audience. The publication consists of interviews with experts and people who have experienced mental illnesses, as they provide an insight to their state of being. By sharing personal and professional knowledge as well as a diverse compilation of NYC-based references, this zine encourages our audience to reach out for help whenever they need it and informs those not suffering from mental illnesses on how to support those around them and be more sensitive.

Creative Direction by David Betancur

Design by Sarah Mishkin, Mitchell Kim, Samantha Salanga

Writing by Bianca Monteirro, David Betancu, Katherine Hernandez, Kyrah Brown, Essence Wilson

Visuals by Rewan Abbas, Bianca Monteirro, Brielle Tumbarello, David Betancur