Art & Design,Visual ArtOCT 26, 2018

I Illustrated Mental Illness And Disorders To Fight The Stigma Associated With Them (New Pics)

Shawn CossAuthor

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Back in 2016 I created 31 different dark art interpretations of mental illness disorders for Inktober (that were featured on Bored Panda), in order to start an unconventional conversation.

In the past 2 years, mental health has become more openly talked about, but many people suffering from mental illnesses are still considered "crazy" or "mental". And as long as the stigma remains, I'll keep creating artwork to continue that conversation.

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#1 Anxiety Disorder

Illustration of anxiety disorder depicting a distorted figure in a sketchbook, highlighting mental illness stigma.

146points

#2 Generalized Depression

Illustration of mental illness depicting generalized depression through a haunting figure.

130points

#3 ADHD

Illustration of mental disorders, depicting Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder with a figure holding a book.

120points

#4 Panic Disorder

Illustration depicting panic disorder, with a figure clutching their head in distress, highlighting mental illness stigma.

119points

#5 Social Anxiety Disorder

Illustration of social anxiety disorder, depicting a figure surrounded by eyes, conveying mental illness stigma.

115points

#6 Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder

Illustration of mental illness, depicting a figure associated with nonsuicidal self-injury disorder, to combat stigma.

103points

#7 OCD

Illustration of obsessive-compulsive disorder in a notebook, featuring a creature drawing patterns, highlighting mental illness stigma.

98points

#8 Bipolar Disorder

Illustration of mental illness depicts a skeletal figure labeled "Bipolar Disorder I" on sketchbook with pens nearby.

88points

#9 Antisocial Personality Disorder

Illustration of Antisocial Personality Disorder depicting a dark figure in a sketchbook, fighting stigma around mental illness.

79points

#10 Schizophrenia Disorder

Illustration of mental illness showing a distorted figure with words representing schizophrenia disorder.

79points

#11 Borderline Personality Disorder

Illustration of Borderline Personality Disorder in a sketchbook with pens, highlighting mental illness stigma.

69points

#12 Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Illustration of Intermittent Explosive Disorder, depicting a figure with a cloud-like head and expressive hands.

67points

#13 Dependent Personality Disorder

Illustrated depiction of Dependent Personality Disorder in a sketchbook, highlighting mental illness stigma reduction.

65points

#14 Pica Disorder

Illustration depicting Pica Disorder for mental illness awareness and fighting stigma.

64points

#15 Depersonalization Disorder

Illustration of depersonalization disorder, depicting a surreal creature with elongated limbs, aiming to fight mental illness stigma.

63points

#16 Avoidant Personality Disorder

Illustration depicting Avoidant Personality Disorder to combat stigma associated with mental illness.

59points

#17 Body Dysmorphia Disorder

Illustration depicting body dysmorphia disorder, featuring a distorted, reflective figure with emphasized body image issues.

56points

#18 Dissociative Identity Disorder

Illustration depicting dissociative identity disorder, expressing mental illness and challenging stigma through art.

56points

#19 Delirium Disorder

Illustration depicting Delirium Disorder, highlighting mental illness stigma with abstract, surreal figures.

51points

#20 Dermatillomania

Illustration of mental illness depicting a distorted figure representing dermatillomania.

51points

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Shawn CossAuthor