10 Comics That Told Inspiring Mental Health Stories

Over the years, the Scarlet Witch has had her fair share of mental health issues. Suffering a psychotic breakdown during the events of House of M, Wanda Maximoff wiped out a large portion of the mutant population. The incident caused a rift between Wanda and the rest of the superhero community, with the Avengers and X-Men both refusing to trust her.

Wanda looked to start her recovery in the pages of Scarlet Witch: World of Witchcraft. Upon discovering that witch magic was broken, Wanda vowed to fix it. She travelled across the world, solving various supernatural problems at the expense of decreasing her own life. Every time she used magic, Wanda lost another part of herself.

What makes the story so inspiring is that Scarlet Witch managed to regain her confidence. She stopped letting depression control her life and found a new purpose. Wanda made the decision to see a therapist, to discuss her issues and take charge of her recovery.