Illustrator Draws Humorous Comics About Her Mental Illness to Help Destigmatize It

According to #WorldHealthOrganisation, suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15–19 year olds (A student commits suicide every hour in India), 10–20% of adolescents experience mental health conditions, also accounting for 16% of the global the burden of disease and injury in people aged 10–19 years, indicating the growing crisis around mental health amongst children and young people across the world.These statistics reinforce why dialogue around mental health is crucial to develop positive emotions and coping mechanisms amongst children and youth. Sometimes, we can use humour as a coping mechanism especially in uncertain times like these. Here are some relatable yet humorous comics that help to destigmatize #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters