My son has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and when i first saw these illustrations created by Shawn Cross i was taken back as the illustration of ASD was in my experience spot on. My son is now 6 and his ASD is severe, he is currently pre-verbal with very limited communication. His brain is 'wired' differently and he gets frustrated that he cannot communicate his needs, that is why this illustration of ASD connected so well. His mind knows what it it is that he wants but he has no way to communicate it.
After seeing the ASD illustration i had a look at the others that Shawn created.. they are brilliant. Here are a run down of the illustrations and i have accompanied them with a link in case you would like more information on the disorder itself.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bipolar Disorder
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Insomnia
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Panic Disorder
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Schizophrenia
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Paranoid Schizophrenia
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Dependent Personality Disorder
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Agoraphobia
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Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)
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Capgras Syndrome
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Cotard's Delusion
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Dis-inhibited Social Engagement Disorder
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Post-Partum Depression
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
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Conduct Disorder
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Avoidant Personality Disorder
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Misophonia
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)
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Substance Use Disorder
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Body Integrity Identity Disorder
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Munchausen by Proxy
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Trichotillomania
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Social Anxiety Disorder
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Depersonalization Disorder
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These illustrations are thought provoking and depict an imagery of mental health that people don't see. Please share to create some awareness of these mental health disorders. If there is a disorder you do not know, click the link and educate yourself. Awareness and education is key to understanding mental health.
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