I was inspired to draw this a few days ago because of an annual mental health campaign. However, I didn’t post it on the day because as I was drawing it, the thought struck me that we need to be mindful of mental health issues – our own and others around us, including the people we care about – every day all year round.

These are some commonly found versions of this quote:

• Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle
• Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about
• Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

These quotes are attributed to different people. However, the meaning is clear: we never know what another person might be going through in life. Instead of rushing to judgment or piling on to what may already be difficult circumstances, can’t we be kind to others and ourselves?