We’ve all done something foolish in the pursuit of love, haven’t we? As a psychologist, I understand that we’re not alone in this. The need and desire to fit in and be accepted is a powerful force in all of us. The universal need for that intoxicating dopamine hit from another person drives us to seek love and support from those around us. If our sense of self is strong,
Read MoreWith my day job as a psychologist, it can sometimes be difficult to switch off that part of the brain when I’m off the clock. I try my best to separate my career from my personal life, however, when reading books, watching television, or taking in a film, there’s a part of me that analyzes what is going through the therapeutic lens. I don’t go into every film or experience
Read MoreSince the closing films of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there’s been one unifying theme connecting most, if not all of the projects. No, it’s not the multiverse, although that is also threaded through so many of the films and series in Phases 4 and 5. It’s the idea of grief and loss that began with Avengers: Infinity War. What happened in that film and its sequel, Avengers:
Read MoreIf I were to ask you to think about Star Wars, what comes to mind? Is it the epic lightsaber fights, with the loud hums from the bright, colorful, plasma blades? Or is it the operatic story spanning decades about the Jedi attempting to balance the force, stopping those with ill intentions? I know you hear the incredible score by John Williams in your head when the Star Wars logo
Read MoreAs a psychologist, mental health and proper representation in media are important. Shining light on mental health struggles and how people deal with them every day is essential to eliminating the stigma. However, film and television have not told stories where mental health is properly portrayed. Many times mental health is glamorized or dramatized, feeding into a macabre fascination of the viewers. Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, this dramatization is present
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