Graphic Medicine : Using Comics to Improve the Mental Health of People Living With Lupus (sle)
Loading...
Files
Date
2023
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Company
URL
Shelf Location
Date
Abstract
AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Chronic illnesses like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often subject individuals to stigmas and alienation, exacerbated by the invisible nature of their symptoms. This thesis explores the potential of graphic medicine-a growing interdisciplinary field-as a medium for both self-expression and community building among lupus patients. By investigating the ways comics can be used to tell stories of health and illness, the research aims to uncover how creating and reading comics may serve as a method for coping with the emotional and psychological toll of lupus. The study further examines the existing literature on graphic medicine, which has largely focused on educating healthcare professionals, and argues for its broader transformative power for patients themselves. Keywords: Chronic Illness, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Graphic Medicine, Stigma, Mental Health, Trauma, Self-expression, Community Building, Healthcare Education, Coping Strategies