Graphic Medicine

Comics can be a powerful and accessible method of delivering an array of narratives. When applied within the realm of healthcare creating comics can be a valuable form of self-expression for patients, caregivers, and providers. The unique medium can offer a window into the reality of others where we can find companionship through shared experiences and garner empathy.

"While comics are by no means the only medium for addressing such issues, they are particularly effective at transporting readers into a story. Because they integrate images with text, viewing and reading graphic narratives stimulates both analytic and creative activity in the brain, a process that has been shown to enhance understanding"  - Williams, I. (2012). Graphic medicine: comics as medical narrative. Medical Humanities, 38(1), 21–27.

from Ian Williams, “Autography as Auto-Therapy: Psychic Pain and the Graphic Memoir.” Journal of Medical Humanities 2011; 32 (4): 353–366.