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

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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Anxiety Disorder

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

Final score:

146points

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Generalized Depression

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

Final score:

130points

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ADHD

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

Final score:

120points

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Panic Disorder

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

Final score:

119points

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Final score:

115points

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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder

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

Final score:

103points

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OCD

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

Final score:

98points

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Bipolar Disorder

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

Final score:

88points

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Antisocial Personality Disorder

Final score:

79points

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Schizophrenia Disorder

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

Final score:

79points

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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

Final score:

69points

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder

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

Final score:

67points

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Dependent Personality Disorder

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

Final score:

65points

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Pica Disorder

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

Final score:

64points

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Depersonalization Disorder

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

Final score:

63points

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

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

Final score:

59points

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Body Dysmorphia Disorder

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

Final score:

56points

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

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

Final score:

56points

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Delirium Disorder

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

Final score:

51points

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Dermatillomania

Illustration of mental illness depicting a distorted figure representing dermatillomania.

Final score:

51points

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#21

Stockholm Syndrome

Illustration of Stockholm Syndrome, depicting mental illness themes in a haunting, abstract style.

Final score:

51points

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#22

Cotard's Delusion

Illustration depicting Cotard's Delusion, a representation of mental illness to combat stigma.

Final score:

50points

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Separation Anxiety Disorder

Illustration depicting separation anxiety disorder, visualizing mental illness to combat stigma.

Final score:

50points

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Substance Abuse Disorder

Illustration depicting substance abuse disorder, featuring a figure in distress.

Final score:

50points

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What do you think ?

Hendra Lim 6 years ago

the drawing is so cool. but, i think it would be better if there's explanation of each disorder, and it would be cool if we have games that have monster/enemies like this.

37points

Just a Purpler 6 years ago

Thanks for the descriptions :))) They were very helpful!

29points

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Night Owl 6 years ago (edited)

"i think it would be better if there's explanation of each disorder" Commentators came to the rescue Edit: I just realized it was mostly you who came to our rescue. Thank you; I'm bowing down before you :)

11points

Skylar Rowe 6 years ago

Thanks for the descriptions by the way! they really helped with connections to the drawing!!

6points

Luna Firemoon 6 years ago

Thank you! I agree with @justaPurpler. They were very helpful.

2points

Spencer N/A 6 years ago

Hollow Knight

Henri Giesen 6 years ago

I agreee And thank you very much! :)

Ian Ahrens 3 years ago

I'm actually doing that and went here for inspiration lol

0points

Ivan Valerian 3 years ago

I didnt understand half of these illustrations since I didn't do my research beforehand. Your descriptions saved me and probably a lot of people a visit to google. I am still searching it up tho. You and Shawn definitely got my attention for mental illness! Thank you!

minerva15 6 years ago

As a person who does have mental illness, I must say, YOU NAILED IT. You certainly did your reasearch well, I had to google a few I didn't know. Amazing work!

18points

stellermatt 6 years ago

although there is a lotta c**p in the world still, the fact that mental illness is being more accepted and spoken about in public is a huge step forward. there's a long way to go, but it feels like anybody who's socially 'different' is finally starting to get a voice.

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

Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Depression

ADHD

Panic Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder

OCD

Bipolar Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Schizophrenia Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

Pica Disorder

Depersonalization Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Body Dysmorphia Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Delirium Disorder

Dermatillomania

Stockholm Syndrome

Cotard's Delusion

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Substance Abuse Disorder

Games

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