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Graphic Medicine: Comics Redraw Health Narratives

McKinney, D. W. (2023). Graphic medicine: comics redraw health narratives. Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved from https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/graphic-medicine-comics-redraw-health-narratives/ ABSTRACT: There is currently no substantial empirical data on the impact of graphic narratives in medical settings. However, these narratives provide anecdotal but highly detailed accounts that could improve how medical professionals assess patients and administer care.… Read More »

Graphic Medicine for Schools and Libraries

Barrette, M. (2021). Graphic medicine for schools and libraries. Library Pass. Retrieved from https://librarypass.com/2021/01/05/graphic-medicine-for-schools-and-libraries/ ABSTRACT: Comics Plus’ collection of Graphic Medicine titles can help students of all ages better articulate their own physical and mental health, and foster empathy for others facing difficult circumstances.

How Comics Creators are Using the Theme of the Pandemic to Depict the New Normal in Everyone’s Lives

Venkatesan, S. & Yuvan, S. (2020). How comics creators are using the theme of the pandemic to depict the new normal in everyone’s lives. Scroll.in. Retrieved from https://scroll.in/article/969725/how-comics-creators-are-using-the-theme-of-the-pandemic-to-depict-the-new-normal-in-everyones-lives ABSTRACT: Comics in the time of the pandemic are capturing the intricate stories, agonies of existence and new terms of engagement – the way any responsible art would.

Mapping the Use of Comics in Health Education: A Scoping Review of the Graphic Medicine Literature

Noe, M. & Levin, L. (2020). Mapping the use of comics in health education: A scoping review of the graphic medicine literature. Graphic Medicine. https://www.graphicmedicine.org/mapping-comics-health. ABSTRACT: This study sought to map the use of comics in health education to better understand: a) what populations are targeted and b) what effect(s) their use have. As the field… Read More »

Don’t Laugh at the Comics: A Modern Take

Hall, R.C.W., Friedman, S.H. (2020). Don’t Laugh at the Comics: a Modern Take. Acad Psychiatry. https://doi-org/10.1007/s40596-020-01257-2 ABSTRACT: Although comic books may be used to educate the lay public and medical students, the comic book industry and mental health fields have often had a tumultuous relationship—which unfortunately can also yield the opposite result of perpetuating stigma. […]… Read More »

More than Comics: Graphic Medicine in the Time of COVID-19

MCPHS University. (2020). More than comics: graphic medicine in the time of COVID-19. About MCPHS: News. Retrieved from https://www.mcphs.edu/about-mcphs/news/graphic-medicine-in-the-time-of-covid-19 ABSTRACT: Most people probably don’t know the term “graphic medicine.” But they see it more often than they might think—especially now. Those images on posters or online showing you how to wash your hands properly? Graphic… Read More »

The CDC’s Use of Comics to Fight the Spread of Coronavirus

Dille, D. R. (2020). The CDC’s use of comics to fight the spread of coronavirus. Global News Hut. Retrieved from https://globalnewshut.com/the-cdcs-use-of-comics-to-fight-the-spread-of-coronavirus/ ABSTRACT: It is flown below the radar slightly in latest weeks that the USA’ Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, also referred to as the CDC, are utilizing the comics format on their widely-distributed… Read More »