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.
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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.
So often people do suffer in silence… Plus, children and adolescents are egocentric, leading them to look inside to understand why things happen.
We don’t want to feel those emotions because they’re very intense, very negative…
Were not accessing what we need to get ourselves out of it: creative problem solving and perspective.
Reaching out to othersor thinking about loved ones can be helpful as well.
Meanwhile, Morton suggests reaching out if you notice someone else feels like hurting.
Just spending time with them can help them realize theyre not alone and start the healing process.
Most of all, Chaiken advises patience for anyone struggling with their mental health.
Being patient with yourself is really important.
