We are two old high school friends, pediatrician Sevde Felek Boyvat MD, and artist/animator, Quinn Burrell. We are excited to share with you a non-fiction comic on the under-recognized adolescent mental health crisis that has been affecting our society during the pandemic. Our goal with this comic is not only to educate others about this issue, but also to help us to advocate for more mental health resources in this population. On October 19, 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association have joined together to declare a national emergency … Continue reading Spotlight: The Adolescents’ Plea