The month of May is dedicated to mental health Awareness since 1949. I imagine the day when taking care of our mental health is a part of our life just like brushing our teeth, so that we do not need a month to remind us of self-help.

And before that day comes, self-care is still a luxury for many. Like the mother who believes her family's needs come first, the breadwinner struggling to make ends meet, the kid trying to meet the parents' expectation and the teenager trying to fit in. Unfortunately, any of us can be struggling with mental problems.

Self-care and self-love shouldn't be something we constantly feel guilty about. I first created the cute comics of the little fox and furry friends on Instagram to remind and encourage myself. Little did I expect that more and more people found these cartoon drawings uplifting and resonating.

I hope these animal comics do the same magic to you as they do for me.

More info: Instagram | jangandfoxstudio.com

#1

Listening Is Precious (In Collaboration With American Foundation For Suicide Prevention)

Listening Is Precious (In Collaboration With American Foundation For Suicide Prevention)

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Kaisu
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always take a moment to listen to how the people in your life are doing!

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#2

Sit With Someone

Sit With Someone

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Magpie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just perfect. I imagine the cloud of my depression. - and how grumpy I feel when random strangers tell me to smile. . .. the fox's action is waaaay better.

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#3

Be Kind

Be Kind

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#4

Be Patient On Yourself

Be Patient On Yourself

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#5

Find Your Own Perfect Moment

Find Your Own Perfect Moment

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Kari Panda
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was a reminder I really needed right now... Thank you.

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#6

Try Some Love

Try Some Love

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Hans
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Almost as delicious as a lasagna!

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#7

You Are Magic

You Are Magic

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#8

Just One More

Just One More

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#9

Some Beauty Can't Be Seen

Some Beauty Can't Be Seen

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Magpie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait is the elephant blowing leaves out of the foxes ears ? or do i just have an odd imagination?

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#10

You Are Your Own Kind Of Beautiful

You Are Your Own Kind Of Beautiful

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Kaisu
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone's beautiful and there's no skin colour, eye colour, hair colour, body weight or facial features that are more beautiful than others

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#11

You Can Be Sweet Too!

You Can Be Sweet Too!

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Magpie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the way the elephant thinks!! :D

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#12

It's Okay To Shed A Past

It's Okay To Shed A Past

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Ashley Kellers
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have been "We sometimes need to shed our past so as we can grow" x

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#13

Treat Yourself As You Would For Someone

Treat Yourself As You Would For Someone

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Ma Jonalyn Montero
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what we often forget. Thanks for reminding ! :) ♥

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#14

Goodbye Means See You Again

Goodbye Means See You Again

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#15

It's Okay To Feel Otherwise

It's Okay To Feel Otherwise

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Magpie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. It is not natural to "be happy" all the time.

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#16

Giving Is Loving

Giving Is Loving

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#17

Be Kind To Yourself Too

Be Kind To Yourself Too

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#18

You're Huggable

You're Huggable

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#19

Love Looks Good On You

Love Looks Good On You

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#20

You Are Trusted

You Are Trusted

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Magpie
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is lovely. ( was scrolling down thinking "ug it is going to be I love you". )

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#21

Keep Happy Things

Keep Happy Things

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#22

And Don't Forget The Little Things

And Don't Forget The Little Things

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#23

Stock Up On Compassion

Stock Up On Compassion

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Elisabeth Bergbom
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone I'm so sorry if I offended anyone? I just don't understand why my comment was downvoted so much, I'm really not being sarcastic or anything. I love these comics and they have such important messages, everyone should see these. But I'd be thankful if someone could please explain what I did wrong?

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#25

Give And Receive Love

Give And Receive Love

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#26

Carry The Light

Carry The Light

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#27

You're Extraordinary In Your Way

You're Extraordinary In Your Way

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Analynsy Buck
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it just me: whenever I say something negatively about myself and someone says it's not true it never helps, because it feels as if they are lying, it helps a little if they say they think it's false because I want to know what other people think, but I don't want it to feel like they said it just because they're my friend and feel they have to. It really helps when someone doesn't tell me it's false, but adds positive things to it, like in this image.

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#29

Don't Forget To Breathe

Don't Forget To Breathe

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#30

You Matter

You Matter

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