Boxes and Bubbles: Mental Health in Comic Strips

Nearly one in five French people are affected by mental health issues, a reality often overlooked that the comics world is now boldly appropriating. The Robert Sabatier Library presents a selection of panels where the pencil stroke becomes a remedy against the taboos surrounding depression, schizophrenia, or OCD. Using graphic narration, these works manage to translate the unthinkable and transform suffering into an accessible dialogue for everyone. The route prioritizes accuracy and sensitivity, without forgetting touches of humor that allow for a fresh look at recovery. This visual approach offers a valuable key to understanding what the other person experiences, proving that a simple bubble can sometimes break down walls of solitude and permanently change our perceptions of mental health.