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IllustratorKate Allanwas diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder as an adult.
Allan has taken what shes learned since entering therapy to create a mental health comic about mindfulness.
You, for example, are not sad, but youareexperiencing sadness at this moment.
The feeling will pass, just as all others eventually will.
Allan treats this serious subject without judgment and through a charming presentation.
The mental health comic went viral after it was shared online.
Through Allan’sRedbubble shop, you’re free to purchase it aswall artalong with her animal affirmations.
We were excited to speak to Allan about her comic as well as illustrations that deal with mental health.
Scroll down for our exclusive interview.
You are forthright about your anxiety.
How long have you been diagnosed with it?
How has making art helped?
What inspired you to create this comic?
I know not everyone has the privilege of seeing a good therapist.
I also don’t like the idea of mental health being behind a paywall.
It’s been quite positive!
I hope it helps.
What do you hope to accomplish with your illustrations?
My motto is the world will never have enough kindness or colorful art.
This isn’t your only work that deals with mental health.
When did you start creating illustrations that addressed it?
I started drawing comics to document my depression in 2014.
Over time I came to realize that writing affirmations and pairing them with colorful animals helped me to heal.
Do you come up with the powerful affirmations you pair with your colorful animals?
Yes, I write it all myself.
The way I come up with affirmations is through debating my negative mind and journaling.
I carry paper with me everywhere just in case an argument stands out.
No one is paying attention to me anyway.
How have the words affected you?
