The Zine that challenges societal norms, unconscious biases and beliefs. Celebrating authentic, creative self-expression & eccentricity, starting conversations around mental health and well-being. Founder and Creative Director Heather Clara Waterfield. Buy a copy of the magazine via wackyzine.com IG: @wackyzine @heatherwaterfieldart ‘Wacky Zine was born from my personal battle with self-confidence, as well as a reaction to witnessing mental illness take over and eventually end my father’s life. This tragic incident along with many others since, brought my attention to the horrifying statistics of mental illness and suicide in the UK.  It has become clearer to me now more than ever, that creative, and authentic self-expression can be an antidote for many sufferers of mental illness. Not only that, but unexpressed creativity can turn toxic if given no outlet to escape. Wacky aims to encourage more people to be true to who they are and escape from societal pressures and stigmas, through exploring what it means to be the most authentic version of oneself. The name Wacky addresses it’s purpose: to challenge stereotypes surrounding mental illness. Wacky, Eccentric and Quirky are all words that have historically been used to describe people in negative or derogatory ways, alluding to mental ‘illness’. Wacky’s mission is to redefine, reclaim and celebrate these words, to remind us all that being different is nothing to hide or be ashamed of. Wacky Zine draws attention to our differences, encourages open and honest conversations around emotions and mental health. To be truly authentic is to know and show all parts of oneself, both the light and the darkness. Discover your unique forms of self-expression. Find your voice and communicate your opinions, values and interests. Explore your mind and body through creativity, style, art, movement. Love, Heather Waterfield, Founder of Wacky Zine x