Diagnostic Tales

Diagnostic Tales

My comic touches on the experiences of anxiety diagnosis, and the similarities and differences of diagnosis in childhood and adulthood. It explores patient voice at different ages, doctor/provider-patient relationships, and highlights the challenges that may come (for all of the various parties involved) with diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. My comic is based on the experiences of my friend who was diagnosed with anxiety during college, a process that has allowed her to make the connection between her childhood "illness" and her current mental health journey.

Nancy Garcia

Spring 2024