I loved this book so much. The graphics were great, it was easy to follow along with, and the message/story was so well executed and so important for everyone even if you don’t struggle with depression and anxiety. This was all around a five star read for me. There’s not a single thing I would change and it felt so good to read something and have feelings and thoughts that I’ve experienced be validated. So many people struggle with mental health issues and while things are improving there’s still a lot of stigma attached to getting help and mental health isn’t viewed the same way as physical health. I loved how Tung touched on that and how the scenes with the therapist explained why that both doesn’t make sense to view these types of health as different and it can be harmful. Getting help is one of the hardest steps and you always feel like you’re alone which compounds the problem. Having someone so clearly verbalize everything that you think and feel when you’re in the thick of it with these mental health issues was so refreshing. This book helped to remind you that you’re not alone, what you’re feeling is valid, and that getting help from a professional and those around you is necessary. I highly recommend this read.

The illustrations in this graphic novel are beautiful. The story is very relatable and could be very helpful to those who are going through the same situation and don't know what to do. I loved reading this, but felt like the beginning was a little repetitive. But, in the end everything turned out beautifully.

“If I did something nice for myself, even a small thing, I realise that they all eventually add up”

Everything is okay is a beautifully written graphic memoir about the struggles of mental health and the non linear journey in treatment. It is an extremely personal story that I’m sure many people will be able to relate to and help them realise that it’s okay to ask for help and that things will get brighter. I loved how Tung depicted her struggles even after getting treatment, and that things won’t get better overnight but the smaller acts of self care you do everyday are steps to get there.

Thank you netgalley, the publisher and the author for the arc!

Everything is OK by Debbie Tung is a beautiful depiction of the struggle of anxiety and depression. The graphics were simple yet masterfully done and I loved how certain images were black and white and others were in full color depending on the moods. This is a wonderful message about the importance of mental health and taking care of yourself.

I do wish there were chapter breaks or some sort of separation rather than it being one single 'chapter' throughout the entire book. It made it seem slightly more like an infographic about mental health rather than a story.

WOW.. As soon as I saw this cover, the title and read the description, I knew this was going to be a book that I both did not want to read but NEEDED to. Tung made me feel seen. I will be thinking about this book for a very long time and will be purchasing the hard-copy version as soon as it is available. I'm sad, feel exhausted, but also relieved like I just had an emotional heimlich. Thank you, Debbie Tung for this beautiful work of art. This is truly special. 5/5 stars. Absolutely recommend.


EDIT: It's now been a day since I've read this and I'm STILL thinking about it. This is something everyone needs to read. Even if you do not suffer from depression/anxiety but know someone who does, this book would be a really great tool for you to begin to understand what it's like. I am so so glad I got a chance to read this. I have a feeling I will come back to this book again and again and again. Thank you so much for creating this beautiful piece of work, Debbie. <3

Debbie Tung has reached into my soul and drawn on paper what she found.
I saw myself in so many negative and hurtful thoughts...

It is okay not to feel okay. There's nothing wrong with you. Just know that you are okay just the way you are, and you should accept that and forgive yourself instead of being too hard on yourself.

And please know that yes, it will get better. Even if it isn't right now, everything will be okay.


I love Debbie Tung's drawings and this was such a precious graphic novel, I loved every page of it.
I loved how she explored mental health and depression and I also appreciated so much how she showed that having a significant other will not "fix you", if you are not okay it can and it will be better but it has to come from you and it is a journey about your own self. Absolutely recommend.

Anxiety, depression, perfectionism- do you know any of them personally? ☔️ I know them all. And if you do, too, or perhaps someone you love- and I think they are so prevalent nowadays that everyone does- this book is such a gift! Truly. It explains the feelings and the way out of them with such clarity and compassion 💜 I will recommend it to absolutely everyone!

This is an absolutely beautiful graphic novel. The illustration is gorgeous with a strategic use of black & white, with the addition of colour in moments of hope.
As someone who has experienced both depression and anxiety the way this is written is extremely raw, relatable and honest. Both the illustration and writing itself expressed these hard times in a way I have not seen so accurate to my experience!

Whether you are someone who struggles with mental health, someone who knows a person who does or you just want to experience a great graphic novel, I would definitely recommend.

Everything is OK is a masterpiece. It looks at the struggle of living with depression from an inside perspective and lays out how confusing and scary living with mental illness can be at times. The artwork perfectly shows the ups and downs of living with depression, hope, anxiety, and the struggle to maintain an everyday life when going through them.

Me dieron esta copia avanzada en netgalley, me sorprendió que me la dieran porque hace rato no me metía a la página.
Este libro fue el que más me llamó la atención porque solo con el título se puede saber que se trata sobre salud mental.
Es un viaje de la autora descubriendo que tiene depresión, dando el gran paso de ir a terapia mientras intenta continuar con la vida.
Lo novedoso es que si deja ver las terapias y realmente son las cosas que dice un terapeuta de verdad.
Creo que es un libro que da bastante esperanza sin quitar los pies de la tierra.
El arte no es gran cosa, pero está bien para comunicar cosas

Debbie Tung is a cartoonist and author of several excellent books done in graphic format. This wonderful book shows what depression and anxiety is really like and how to heal. I hope this encouraging book gets into the hands of young people feeling overwhelmed by life. There is a way to overcome and feel good.

If you or someone you know has anxiety and or depression this is a fantastic book. The way its written explains the struggles that someone goes through inside and out. Being part of a family that has struggled with different levels of depression and anxiety this book has helped me to understand more even about myself.
The illustrations and use of color in this book are beautiful. As well as fit perfectly with what is happening at the moment in the story.
I have already reread this book. I'm sure I will read it again and again. Even before I was given the opportunity to read this book early I had it in a wish list as well as recommended it to several people to add it to their need to read list.

"Take a moment to acknowledge how far you've come."

Everything is OK sums up the winding road of mental health in such a wonderful way. Each panel and illustration follows the author's journey as she spirals, finds herself at rock bottom, seeks out help, and then slowly builds herself back up.

I connected so much with this book. There is so much to be said about feeling understood and seen in art, but when the material is as difficult to convey as mental health, it can sometimes be hard to relate because everyone's journeys are so different. Tung's ability to not only summarize the fears felt, but also the way that guilt plays into spirals was wonderful.

I can't wait to pick up a copy and display it proudly on my shelf. I feel like this is going to be a book I pick up often to reread for the reminder that the answer to "how am I going to get through this" is always "it's hard, but you did it."

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel for providing me with a copy for an honest review!

A 210-page graphic novel that talks about mental health awareness. I finished this one in less than an hour. I love graphic novels that talk about anxiety, body positivity and general mental health. I believe that not many people know how mental disorders work and how to help people suffering. so works like these really help to raise awareness.

Until I read Everything is going to be ok, I had never read anything by Debbie Tuang, except for a reading sample of her already published book Quiet Girl. Even then, I noticed her drawing style, as it is quite simple but also somehow sweet. While Quiet Girl was about being an introvert, her latest book deals more precisely with the author's personal experiences in terms of mental health and depression.

Although I have never suffered from one of the above at any time in my life, I have often found myself in their drawings. Especially when it comes to overthinking and worrying about everything. Debbie Tuang simply manages to express certain feelings with very simple means, so that you really sympathize.

I think people who have similar mental health problems are going to love this book, as it will not only be very relatable for them, but above all will give them a spark of hope and a huge feeling of being understood and not alone in the way they feel. I would definitely recommend it!

"even if the world around me is silent, it's always loud inside my head."

honestly, loving this graphic novel isn't enough, i need to cover my walls in each panel, i need drown in all that ink, i need to read it over and over and over again.

"everything is ok" is an earnest and beautiful story about living with mental illness, and i know i'm not the first person to say that it brought me to tears. this is a book that made me feel Seen and Heard. there were panels that i'd read and go "this is me. this is what i've experienced. this is how my brain feels, too".

(man with a butterfly meme: is this free therapy?)

perhaps the most important aspect of this book is the hopefulness of it. that maybe if i can't combat my issues at hand, there are steps i can take to get a hold of my thoughts and keep the catastrophising at bay. that there are things to be done besides hearing a vague "it gets better" and waiting for that better to make its way into my life.

and to top it all off, this deeply personal story is illustrated so wonderfully. the portrayal of the spirals, the way it can get so loud and overwhelming – there's no other way to put it, tung simply nails it. the colour palette is minimalistic yet the interjections of pastel pinks and purples work so well.

this was the most fitting book at just the right time. reaching the end felt cathartic, in a way. i believe it's a book that others dealing with depression and anxiety will find not just relatable, but helpful. hopefully, it'll make the readers feel at least a little less lonely if they're dealing with the same pressure and troubles.

Debbie Tung has done it again. In opening up and writing about part of her life she makes us feel seen and understood. You never feel alone while reading her books.
I love her heart.

Everything Is OK is a graphic memoir about Debbie Tung's dealing with depression and anxiety. It was amazing. It was very honest and very relatable. I'll recommend this graphic novel to anyone who struggles with their mental health and who wants to understand the struggles.

i loved this graphic novel!! i finished it really quickly, it was so relatable and it definitely pulled on my heartstrings. yes i may have got a little teary 🥹

usually anything that has good mental health representation i enjoy because it is just another reminder that people have gone through the same/similar experiences that i have.

this graphic novel is a memoir and shows Debbie’s struggles with anxiety and her depression, as someone that suffers also with both, it was really relatable and it felt comforting to read in a way.

i loved the artistry and the colours used, it looks amazing. i couldn’t get over how much i enjoyed the art style. i wish i could draw like this 😅

This book made me feel seen and I cried on some parts. This graphic memoir basically shows what's going on in the mind of the who was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and how she navigates the world and interacts with other people while also dealing with her mental illnesses. It came in the right time in my life where I am questioning myself and if I am really okay mentally or not, and I appreciated how in this book, Debbie Tung really emphasized how we need to always show compassion to ourselves just like how we are to our friends and loved ones. It is kind of a basic thing people always say, but it is also the thing that I forgot the most every time I was having my moments (I am not clinically diagnosed with anything at the moment so I'm just gonna call it "moments"). It also gave me a little bit of a push to slowly build the courage to seek out mental health professionals. For various personal reasons, I am still not there yet, but I really appreciate the part in here where she kind of says (non-verbatim) that it's okay if you're not ready yet. I just loved the comfort that I got from reading this graphic memoir and the feeling of being seen and understood. And extending the same to others as well. I highly recommend.