Mental Health Humor and Cartoons

Meet some of my Friends on FaceBook.  Over the last few months I’ve been writing my “words of the wisdomless” on Facebook.  I’ve also posted them here and another blog.  The idea was to basicly have some fun making up strange, funny and whimsical quotes and ask my facebook friends to add or comment on the quotes.  It was so fun that I started a contest for every oe that commented to be entered to win a free caracarture done of them..

For September I drew few members of my pages and I want to share them here.

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The “Words Of The Wisdomless” August winners got to see their caricatures this week.  On the 7th, I sat down for a few hours and drew out and inked them.  I ended up drawing 5 people.  2 winners and 3 others for someone from Entrecard who ordered them months ago.

The whole process takes about 3 hours for each caricature.  Most of the time spent coloring it.  I guess if I had the right training, I could cut that time in half.  For the most part, it’s all trial an error.  That is what makes it a little more special when people realize the time that goes into it.   I’m taking that time away from my life just to draw them…

I’m happy that I can do the caricatures with the Wisdom quote commenter.  I do get a little anxious when I draw them.  Since most of the time, I feel like I’m guessing on how to do them…  That is not too far from the truth since I’ve only had one 2 hour classes on how to draw them.    It’s just like the cartoon-a-thon cartoons.  I look at it as art therapy.  Unlike the cartoons that are meant for everybody, the caricatures are personal between me and my subject.

Here are this month’s winners:

Kristi is a Peer Support Specialist and co-founded of DBSA Northeast Louisiana.  Living with Bipolar Disorder for 18 years, she knows all the ups and downs with it.  She is a great volunteer and will be able to help more of her peers with the degree in Psychology/Criminal Justice she’s working on at Ashford University.

This Canadian has the spirit and compassion of a true mental health advocate.  Creator of the Consumer Survivor Advocacy magazine, ME.DECINE…Shannon has been helping put the word out in print with her 100% peer run magazine.  I’m proud and honored to have some of my cartoons published in ME.DECINE…

 This month is almost over.  So, if you have a FaceBook account, make sure you friend me and comment on one of the quotes.  Or you can comment here and be added to the free contest!

Please remember, Friend Me via Facebook and comment on my Words Of The Wisdomless posts…maybe, I’ll draw you next!

Chato B.  Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other  things!
http://www.mentalhealthhumor.com

 Cartoon-a-Thon, Mental Health month, May 9th Cartoon from Mental Health Humor.

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Here is the NEW Mental Health Humor cartoon for mental health month. -

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Chato B. Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other things!
http://www.mentalhealthhumor.com

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“Using Humor to Heal and Educate with badly drawn cartoons.” - Chato B. Stewart

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MentalHealthhumor.today.com By: Chato B Stewart

Mental Health Humor:

How to Avoid Getting Laid Off.

Caption 1:

Everyone in my sales
department got a
pink slip but me…
I think my new
wardrobe is helping.

Caption 2:

That’s Nice Honey,
Have a good day
at work!

Title:

Dress For Success - Our Way.

With out a doubt it is hard to read a newspaper or watch the news with out hearing about some new lay offs.  Getting a “pink slip” can be a huge blow to your mental health.  The stress and anxiety can lead to depression and other  problems. Is there something that can be done in dealing with the loss of a job?

With that being said, I found this article “5 tips to reduce the hurt of a lay-off and 10 tips for dealing with unexpected job loss”

Here are five tips:

5 tips to reduce the hurt of a lay-off:

1. Try not to get laid off in the first place. This is not always possible to do (think Enron), but try your best. Work hard, contribute, and impress your bosses. Don’t be the Invisible Guy: he’s the first to feel the axe. Be the superstar whom everyone else is eyeing for their own company.
2. Increase your knowledge. Remember, the best investment is an investment in you. Any way in which you improve your own value will help you down the road. Read a lot; stay updated on your industry, the economy, and the global scenario. Remember that learning never ends. Take advantage of as much company sponsored learning and growth opportunities as you can.
3. Increase your network. Stay in touch with people, and meet new people. This point requires a whole post of its own, but the basics are: take as many opportunities as you can to meet people. Stay in touch, and be nice to them. Try to help anyone you can. Later, if you need a job, you can always ask these people if they know of anything.
4. Have a side business. Diversify your income sources, so that a lay-off will not hurt you too badly. With home businesses and internet businesses a reality, you have few excuses for not having one of your own. Train yourself and invest time and effort in your business.
5. Prepare a budget and stick to it. Prepare a contingency budget, and know how much you have in terms of emergency funds.

Now, if you did get laid off then these 10 tips might be helpful.

10 tips for dealing with unexpected job loss:

1. Deal with your emotional issues first. It’s natural to feel anger at the company, and the top management who still receive all their perks; it’s normal to be scared of the future. You might find yourself dealing with a myriad of emotions. Do whatever you can to deal with them, instead of taking them out on others. If the company offers free counseling, take it; if necessary, pay for a counseling session yourself.
2.  Go through your contingency budget plan. If you don’t have one already, make one and try to stick to it. Allow for occasional indulgences, and reward yourself for any achievements.
3. Think of ways to live frugally. There are so many tips and websites out there, that this should not be too difficult to learn about.
4. Go through all the legal steps you have to. You may need to sign papers, give an exit interview, sign up for unemployment benefits, etc. Do them all calmly. Do not waive any rights without getting something in return.
5. If you already have a side business, devote more time to it. If you don’t have one, start a side business which will earn some income for you.
6. Develop yourself: learn more, take courses, read, pursue a hobby or interest which you haven’t had time for.
7. Look for a new job: this is a d’oh action, but one which some people are reluctant to begin. That’s ok, break it into small steps. Start by looking for a job, then apply by sending your resume and contacting the relevant person. Give the interviews, and hope that you’ll get one that’s better than your previous job. On the other hand, if your side business does very well, you may want to devote all your attention to developing it into a more profitable income source.
8. Remember all those people you networked with? If you’re looking for a job, now’s the time to give those guys a call. Mention clearly that you’re looking for a job, and ask if they know of any openings. Most people are happy to help.
9. Ask for help if you need it. Don’t stretch yourself too thin, people who love you would help you out if you only asked. Be it a place to live for a few days, a small loan, editing your resume or helping you buy “interview clothes”, most people would like to help you out. Make sure you give them that chance, if you’d like them to.
10. Finally, take a break. Now that you don’t have a job to stress about, take a mini-vacation. If you can’t afford to go anywhere, do some meditation and soul-searching. Make the most of the free time that you have.

Dr. Bob Bob, Meds, Suicide, Bipolar, Chato, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Mixed Bag

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Chato B. Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other things!
http://www.mentalhealthhumor.com

“Using Humor to Heal and Educate with badly drawn cartoons.”

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MentalHealthhumor.today.com By: Chato B Stewart

Mental Health Humor:

Oscar night or a shrinks paradise?

Caption:

I don’t want your autograph! I want to you sign your admittance papers.

Title:

 Oscar night or a shrinks paradise?

What can I say, I’m watching the Oscars and I’m looking around as they pan the audience I can’t help but think to my self what each actors mental diagnosis is.

They just gave the Oscar to Heath Ledger for the 2009 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.  I was thinking about his death by mixing meds.

I guess the reality is we are all a bit of a star and we are all a bit crazy.   Just some of have the privilege to say were certifiable.

Chato

Dr. Bob Bob, Meds, Suicide, Bipolar, Chato, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Mixed Bag

Thanks for dropping by:

Chato B. Stewart
Mental Health Advocate - Cartoonist - and a few other things!
http://www.mentalhealthhumor.com

“Using Humor to Heal and Educate with badly drawn cartoons.”

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