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In a recent article in School Library Journal, Brigid Alverson discussed how graphic novels are incredibly powerful tools in terms of both portraying and discussing mental illnesses:
Graphic Novels Offer Windows, Mirrors On Mental Health
During her research, she spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Jenks, MD, to discuss the issues teens face in terms of mental illness, as well as the impact graphic novels can have on teen readers who suffer from mental illness themselves.
Teens, Graphic Novels, and Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Jenks
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