Unlocking the Magic: A Fantasy Anthology

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Mental illness isn’t magical. Back these stories that take an honest look at mental illness and portray it compassionately in fantasy. - In fantasy, we read about how people with mental illness are more susceptible to magic, closer to breaks in reality, more likely to be able to see the unseen. These stereotypes are harmful and contribute to keeping people from seeing the good in getting help, taking their meds, and talking to someone.Some examples of these harmful stereotypes are:Depression is just a symptom of the quest being too hard but sooner or later a love interest will "cure&quo ...

Read More t; the character. People with schizophrenia can see spirits and demons, and are often relegated to the position of seer or oracle, with no one interested in their wellbeing. Bipolar disorder is represented in the villains, those with visions of the divine and their own invulnerability. People with PTSD can snap out of it as t

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