Mental Illness Stigma Cartoon - Awareness Week Missteps #134934 (License: Personal Use)

The image is a political cartoon showing three exaggerated figures marching with inflammatory signs like “They R Among US” and “Beware of the Mentally Ill,” parodying stigmatizing rhetoric. Created by Chato B. Stewart for MentalHealthHumor.com in 2010, it uses irony to expose how misinformation and prejudice undermine genuine mental health advocacy. The central figure holds a sign with a crossed-out caricature, underscoring the dehumanization often embedded in public narratives.

Used in blog posts, educational resources, or advocacy campaigns to illustrate the dangers of stigma during Mental Illness Awareness Week; targets readers seeking critical perspectives on mental health communication and media literacy.