This article will examine how and why celebrity disclosures of mental illness impact viewers. Why Do These Films Have an Impact? So it may seem strange that their documentaries can help destigmatize perceptions of mental illness. Verywell / Apple TV+ “In general, people have a need to connect with other human beings,” Hoffner observes. So when people form parasocial relationships, its not delusional. It’s not like people actually think these are their personal friends....

In “Beef,” a brief episode of road rage escalates into something bigger and badder. At first, he cant believe it happened. Then she doubles down and throws out the finger. Verywell / Netflix Danny chases her, and she throws garbage at him. In the end, they both get each others license plates. Things escalate from there. Amy scrawls painful graffiti that reads, I am poor and I cant drive all over his truck....

This article contains major spoilers for the first season of the Apple TV+ series Surface. When the series starts, its been approximately five months since Sophies accident. Although her wounds have healed, her amnesia remains, and shes becoming increasingly more desperate to remember. Verywell / Ellen Lindner/ Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+ But how accurate is the shows depiction of amnesia? We spoke to experts to understand what would happen if Sophies fall happened in real life....

Verywell / Ellen Lindner Spoiler alert! Joe wants to know you, to protect you, to loveyou. As a result, you may have found yourself wondering how accurate the series' depiction ofstalkingis. Verywell / Ellen Lindner What’s Realistic About the Depiction of Stalking in You? Resentful Stalkers A resentful stalkers' goal is to intimidate and frighten. Does Joe Have a Mental Health Condition? InYou, Joe Goldberg exhibits “psychopathic traits and narcissistic traits,” says Hatters Friedman....

Depictions of Adolescent Trauma and Depression Vecna has a very specific m.o. Vecna then moves on to his next victim starting the process all over again. Moreover, Morton points out that each character is keeping secrets because of the trauma and depression theyre experiencing. Verywell / Netflix That stigma would have been even more powerful and true in 1986 whenStranger Thingstakes place. Because of thestigma around mental health, we don’t necessarily give it the nurturance that we need....

However, it turns out that before that, medical research had already demonstratedpsychedelicshad powerful therapeutic benefits. But it turns out before it left the lab, LSD had a long history. One of those researchers, psychiatrist Humphry Osmond, even coined the term psychedelic. Verywell / Ellen Lindner / Courtesy of Netflix Things changed when Timothy Leary, a psychologist at Harvard University started studying LSD. Teenagers and young adults behavior concerned the authorities, especially after many refused to fight in the Vietnam War....

Alfonso Bresciani/AMC Spoiler alert! In addition, much of the books subtext is now text in the show. Its the first time Lestat has physically abused Louis onscreen or in the pages of Rices book. Alfonso Bresciani/AMC Prior to this, Louis and Claudia always suffered a great deal of psychological andemotional abuseat Lestats hands. However, this was always subtle enough that it could be justified. The same is true of Louis inInterview with the Vampire....

This article contains spoilers for the first season of the Netflix series “The Sandman.” Heres what we know so far about why we dream. Why Do We Dream? Verywell / Courtesy of Netflix It takes approximately 90 to 100 minutes to cycle through all four stages. So ifdreamshelp us consolidate our memories and regulate our emotions, why are they often so weird? However, theres little evidence to suggest that our dreams are an oasis from our waking life....

Are People Who Believe in Conspiracy Theories Delusional? Whos Vulnerable to Conspiratorial Beliefs? Shadowlandemphasizes that anyone could fall into conspiratorial thinking, and to a certain degree that comes off as true. Verywell / Peacock Meanwhile, Clinical PsychologistDavid Tzall. Situational Factors One of the things that drive belief in conspiracy theories of all kinds isfearand anxiety. Conspiracy theories may be one way avenue for doing so. These things prime people for conspiratorial beliefs....

Viktors transition arc is handled subtly. Here are some of the insights provided by Viktor’s transition on “The Umbrella Academy.” Transgender people may go through each of these milestones, only one or two, or none at all. Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix For Viktor, the road to transitioning could be seen as starting in Season 1. Now that he has, he’s ready to live as his authentic self. When Do People Realize Theyre Transgender?...

Verywell / Marvel Studios Spoiler alert! This ensured that it gets quite a few things right about the condition. What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? Verywell / Marvel Studios A person withdissociative identity disorderhas two or more distinct personalities. To cope with that terrible trauma, a child may protect themselves by dissociating. But when there’s… significant trauma, those parts don’t come together. They stay fragmented." Essentially, the brains of some children who suffer intensetraumasplit off their awareness into separate personalities....

Verywell / Marvel Studios Spoiler alert! Still, there are also several things the show gets wrong about the condition. What Does Moon Knight Get Wrong About Dissociative Identity Disorder? Verywell / Marvel Studios Nonetheless, the show has taken some dramatic liberties with its portrayal of the condition. However, this points to another inaccuracy in the show. Marc’s DID is triggered by his mother’s repeated and severe abuse. Like real-life children who suffer extremetrauma, Marc creates other personalities to protect himself....

This article contains major spoilers for the first season of the series Wednesday, now streaming on Netflix. Wednesday’s Child Is Full of Woe: What Makes Wednesday Addams Different? Introversion Wednesdays preference for solitude and her comfort with being alone all point to her being anintrovert. Verywell / Courtesy of Netflix That said, everyone wants to be around people and connect with others once in a while. Even Wednesday periodically appears to enjoy others company, even if shes quick to hide it....