As we were preparing this journal, many people asked me: “What kind of journal do you want to create?” My answer is: a mental health publication with warm words, evidence-based content, and resonance with people.
The theme of the first issue is "The Beginning of Healing: Seeing. See yourself and see others." In an era dominated by speed and noise, it is too easy for us to ignore our inner feelings. Seeing yourself is courage; seeing others is warmth.
Healing is not a single technique, but a practice of "seeing": See your own emotions, body, and needs, and also see the pain, strength, and possibilities of others.
ASA Journal will continue to bring together diverse perspectives from psychology, medicine, art therapy and cross-cultural practice. Let research, clinical, education and real-life experience dialogue on the same platform.
We invite you to join this writing and thinking session: Whether you are a scholar, practitioner, healer, or someone who is learning to live with yourself.
Because every time you are seen, it is the beginning of healing. Healing begins with seeing; seeing begins with understanding and gentleness.