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How to Support a Friend With Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you have a loved one with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? These practical tips can help you support them and build a healthy relationship for you both.
Read MoreJust Starting Psych Meds? Here’s a Guide to Help You
Do you have questions about taking medication for your mental health? Here’s a comic that covers one person’s perspectives and suggestions for starting out.
Read More5 Things You Got Wrong About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
“Myth #1: People with NPD are in love with themselves.” You might believe some of these myths about narcissistic personality disorder – so make sure you’re not perpetuating harmful stigma.
Read MoreYour Guide to Understanding PTSD
There are still many common misconceptions about PTSD – and they’re seriously hurting people who are already suffering after a traumatic event. So here’s a comic that makes the facts clear.
Read MoreWhy Trigger Warnings Matter – Your Objections Answered
Are trigger warnings like censorship? Do they cause more harm than good? Is it your responsibility to avoid something that bothers you? This comic answers these questions and more.
Read More4 Unique Struggles That Queer and Trans People of Color Have to Deal With
“3. Issues specific to QTPOC are often deemed ‘niche’ and ‘divisive.’” We have to recognize the intersecting identities of LGBTQIA+ people of color. This comic shows the awful results when you fail to do so.
Read MoreSuicidal Survival Guide: 7 Strategies to Keep You Going When You’re All Alone
If you feel suicidal, you could use some support – but friends may not always be available. Here are some activities that probably are available. They’ve helped this author, and we hope they can help you, too.
Read MoreBody Dysmorphia Makes People Hate How They Look – Here’s How You Can Support Them
Does someone you know have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)? This comic will give you an idea of what they’re going through – with great tips for you on supporting them through.
Read MoreI’m Schizophrenic, Not a ‘Person with Schizophrenia’ — So Please Stop Correcting Me
“You’re a person! You come before your disorder!” If you’ve ever wanted to correct how someone identifies their mental disorder, you’ve got to read this insider’s view on why language policing needs to stop.
Read More11 Assumptions About Being Butch – And Why They Need to Stop
Have you made any of these assumptions about what it means to be butch? They’re way too common – and you might not realize how much they recreate patriarchal thinking. It’s time for a reality check.
Read MoreHow to Survive College When You Have a Mental Disorder
Are you struggling to get through college while dealing with a mental disorder? You’re not the only one – and these practical tips can help.
Read MoreWorried Your Partner Is Emotionally Abusive? Check Out These 7 Warning Signs
There’s a misconception that abusive partners always use physical violence, which can make it hard to tell if your partner’s abusive. This comic can help you figure out what’s happening and what to do next.
Read MoreHow Getting Diagnosed as Schizoaffective Bipolar Helped Save My Life
This artist was really hesitant to seek mental health care, but finally getting it changed her life. This comic tells the story of why she calls her diagnosis the best thing that ever happened to her.
Read MoreWhy These Common ‘Nice Guy’ Behaviors Are Actually Sexist Microaggressions
Have you made any of these mistakes while trying to be chivalrous or kind? This comic explains where you went wrong – and how you can be kind without these common pitfalls.
Read MoreThis Insider’s View of Schizophrenia Proves That Neurotypical Privilege Exists
Have you ever heard a first-person account of schizophrenia? Get away from the media’s inaccurate portrayals with these tips on understanding schizophrenics, instead of mistreating them.
Read MoreWhen You ‘Don’t See Color,’ You’re Contributing to the Everyday Racism Around You
People who say that they “don’t see color” also don’t see racism. This comic shows what happens when they miss what’s right in front of them.
Read MoreThis Body Choice Is Regularly Shamed in an Appallingly Sexist Way and Nobody’s Talking About It
We couldn’t believe the horrible things people say – or the misogynistic assumptions their judgments reveal.
Read MoreWhy Using the Dictionary Definition of Racism Just Doesn’t Work
We all need to pause and read this comic before using the dictionary definition of racism in an argument. While dictionaries are supposedly authorities on how we speak, they reflect the opinions of some people while excluding many more. Check out this comic to find out about the biased history of the dictionary, and learn a more useful approach to language.
Read MoreI Have Aspergers and I Read The Comments You Write About People with Autism
This comic asks us to understand the loneliness of having Asperger’s Syndrome and wanting connection, but existing in a society that requires social skills they don’t have. It explores how heartbreaking it is to research those skills, and instead find tons of online comments and posts expressing how horrible it is to raise people with autism.
Read More5 Things You Should Know About Your Agender Acquaintance
“Agender” by definition means “someone without gender,” and falls under the big, colorful trans umbrella. While the identity is easily summed up in a sentence or two, the concept is where people seem to get lost. So, here’s a guide to the most common assumptions, faux pas, and outright weird notions about people who are agender that pop up in everyday life.
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