Behavioral Health Clinic

  In the age of technology and social media, there has been much discussion about the benefits and dangers of online relationships. However, relationships people have online are not always mutual. These relationships are often referred to as parasocial relationships, which are defined as “non-reciprocal socio-emotional connections with media figures such as celebrities or fictional characters” (Hoffner & Bond, 2022, para. 1). As parasocial relationships differ from typical relationships, additional considerations are needed to determine the impact these relationships can have on an individual. Specifically, can these relationships be beneficial to an individual’s mental health and what are the drawbacks of having these one-sided connections? Benefits Luton et al. (2022) discussed the power of disclosure of online personalities and how it impacts the people who watch their content. This research study found that after a Youtuber disclosed a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Di...

  With the upcoming Legend of Aang movie later this year, we thought it best to revisit a classic series to help handle the anticipation. The series in question is the Legend of Korra, its original run going from 2012 to 2014, running for four seasons. One of the recurring themes throughout the show is mental health and how the ever shifting world takes its toll on our protagonists. In this post, we will be analyzing the mental health of Korra and what her first severe run in with depression looks like. We’ll be analyzing symptoms and their manifestation, techniques that work to help her heal, and what it looks like for her when she comes out the other side. Spoilers ahead. At the end of season 3, antagonists Zaheer and his friends have kidnapped Korra with the intent of killing her and ending the Avatar cycle (this universe’s version of reincarnation). Despite her and her friends ultimately being able to defeat and imprison Zaheer, the effects of this confrontation last for years ...

  The White Lotus is a show that delves into the psychology of (mostly) rich people on vacation and how their past trauma influences how they behave in the present. This is shown through their social relationships, how they treat the staff, and how they behave when they are alone. White Lotus first premiered on July 11th, 2021 on HBO. It received rave reviews for its character work and interconnected storytelling. An anthology series, the show typically only gives the viewer one season to get to know the characters and see a snippet of their life (with some exceptions). With a large ensemble cast every season, it can be difficult to focus on one storyline and analyze all the information given to the viewer. For the purposes of this discussion, we will be focusing on the relationship between two fan favorites: Rick Hatchett (Walton Goggins) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood). Spoilers ahead for season 3. At the beginning of the season, Rick and Chelsea are not an ideal couple. There is a ...

  With the recent drop of Capcom’s newest Resident Evil game, Resident Evil: Requiem, I thought it would be a good time to analyze one of the most prominent characters in the IP: Leon Kennedy. Having appeared in four games and multiple CGI films, starting in 1998, he has an arc that is more definable than others in the franchise. For the purposes of this post, we will be analyzing his experiences and the ensuing behavior to help form a diagnosis and treatment plan. Despite being incredibly resilient, the fight against Bioterror has left a lasting impact on him and we’re going to see just what that looks like through a therapeutic lens. Leon’s first appearance is in Resident Evil 2 (1998) and its remake (2019), where he is a rookie cop going into his first day on the force. Entering Raccoon City, he finds it overrun with zombies and other creatures. He ends up escaping with the help of Ada Wong, Claire Redfield, and Sherry Birkin. Following this experience, he and Sherry are picked ...