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2 min readSep 7, 2018

The Story behind Swirl was featured in The Guardian. To understand our vision and motivation behind the zine this article details it all perfectly.

Mental health self-help guides tend to be dull, so I created a vibrant zine | Andy Walton

I have struggled with anxiety, particularly overthinking, for a number of years. I've had cognitive behavioural therapy…

www.theguardian.com

Big Cartel also featured a wonderful interview about Swirl…

Combatting Anxiety With Swirl, A Zine That Helps You Cope

Ever have thoughts churn in your head? Meet Andy Walton, founder of Swirl, a straightforward, accessible guide to…

blog.bigcartel.com

We have been featured in leading design publications including ‘Creative Review’ and ‘It’s Nice That’ along with health publications including The OT Magazine — the official magazine of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and local press in Newcastle.

Mental health zine Swirl's visually alluring take on self-help guides

The booklet has been conceived and written by mental health nurse Andy Walton, with design by Studio Moross and…

www.creativereview.co.uk

Paper clips, graphic activism and fried eggs: it's April Things

At the end of every month, we sit down and look through all the exciting bits and bobs which have been posted through…

www.itsnicethat.com

Swirl: Overcoming Overthinking | The Crack Magazine

Andy Walton & Gina Yu - Swirl is a short - I'm talking 24 pages - booklet designed, according to the blurb at the back…

www.thecrackmagazine.com