Breaking Through Dimensions: A PMHNP-BC’s Clinical Exploration of America Chavez Through DSM-5
Author: Andrew J. Hewitt, APRN-BC Abstract America Chavez, also known as Miss America, is a queer Latina superhero whose identity is shaped by trauma, resilience, intersectional identity, and heroism. This paper examines her psychological profile through the DSM-5 framework, highlighting grief processing, identity development, and anxiety regulation. Her narrative offers valuable lessons for clinicians employing Superhero Therapy and […]