Bringing Attention to Mental Health with Comics
by GoComics
One of the most beautiful things about comics is their ability to unite people. By relying on universal themes and emotions, comics remind us that many human experiences are shared by hundreds of thousands of people all across the world.
One of those themes is mental illness. Comics such as Lunarbaboon, Sarah's Scribblesand The Awkward Yetifrequently tackle the subject of mental health, approaching depression and anxiety with a slightly humorous touch that keeps the comic lighthearted while revealing deep truths about life with a mental illness.
Our very own Gemma Correll, creator of Four Eyes, has teamed up with Mental Health America to create a series of images that reflect some common feelings and experiences associated with mental illness.
From the series #mentalillnessfeelslike ... for @MentalHealthAm #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHMonth2016 pic.twitter.com/ZWjFXvhUQQ
- gemma correll (@gemmacorrell) May 13, 2016
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme is"Life With a Mental Illness." Anyone can participate by sharing their experiences in pictures, words or videos on social media and using the hashtag #mentalillnessfeelslike.
If you connect with any of our comics, we encourage you to share them to help educate and spread the word about Mental Health Awareness Month.
We've assembled the best mental health-related comics in a collection in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, definitely worth checking out.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, immediate help is available by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or by calling 1-800-662-HELP.