Inspired by her own struggles with anxiety and depression, artist Gemma Correll created a series of comics as a way to both explain and help cope with her mental health issues. She also hopes that by bringing humor into her illustrations which depict what it's like to deal with these issues on a daily basis, she will help others feel less alone in their own battles, and help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness by combating stereotypes and encouraging others to be more comfortable speaking up about it.
"I honestly think that humour can be a saviour at times of distress or, if you just live with a constant level of anxiety and depression like I do," said Correll. "I do think that people should speak more freely about anxiety," she added. "I know that I would have felt a little better as an anxiety-ridden teenager if I knew that I wasn't completely alone in my fears."
To see more of Correll's awesome works of art visit her Facebook or Instagram pages or her website here: www.gemmacorrell.com
http://freeyork.org/illustrati…/gemma-correll-anxiety-comics
"I honestly think that humour can be a saviour at times of distress or, if you just live with a constant level of anxiety and depression like I do," said Correll. "I do think that people should speak more freely about anxiety," she added. "I know that I would have felt a little better as an anxiety-ridden teenager if I knew that I wasn't completely alone in my fears."
To see more of Correll's awesome works of art visit her Facebook or Instagram pages or her website here: www.gemmacorrell.com
http://freeyork.org/illustrati…/gemma-correll-anxiety-comics
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