Hank Pym’s Many Masks: What Ant-Man Teaches Us About Accountability, Identity, and Mental Health
Andrew J. Hewitt, PMHNP-BCCaliper Wellness — Pasco County, Florida AbstractHank Pym—best known to many as the original Ant-Man—has occupied a singular space in Marvel storytelling for six decades. Across identities (Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, Yellowjacket), groundbreaking science (the Pym Particle), and catastrophic consequences (creating Ultron), Pym’s arc has become a cultural case study in genius, guilt, […]
New Year, New Mindset: Why Intentions > Resolutions
By: Haley Bland, LCSW Every January, many of us feel a familiar pull: the urge to set “resolutions.” Lose weight. Work out more. Save money. Be a “better version” of ourselves. But by February or March, many of those resolutions silently disappear. As a social worker, I’ve witnessed how this cycle, the hopeful surge, then […]
Breaking the System: A PMHNP-BC’s Clinical Exploration of Spider-Punk (Hobart Brown) Through DSM-5
By Andrew J. Hewitt, APRN-BC Abstract Spider-Punk, also known as Hobart “Hobie” Brown from Earth-138, updates the Spider-Man legacy with rebellion, music, and activism. This essay examines his psychological profile using DSM-5 frameworks, exploring trauma, anarchic identity, and resilience through fictional narrative. It highlights how his story resonates with youth resistance and empowerment, providing clinicians […]
Finding Your Calm: Navigating Anxiety and Depression with the Wisdom of “Inside Out”
By: Jessie Helmbright, PMHNP In my role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Pasco County , Florida, I get to work with a lot of you as you deal with the challenges of depression and anxiety. It’s a path that can occasionally feel completely draining, stressful, and lonely. However, I want you to know that […]
Monthly Mental Wellness Series: Learn Practical Skills and Techniques to Support Your Mental Health in Pasco County
By: Karen Schwartz Triana LMHC Month 1: The Foundations of Chill Your starter pack for keeping it together (most days). Welcome to Month 1 of Coping Skill of the Week: Now with Fewer Meltdowns! This month is for you if you’ve ever had the feeling that your emotions were hosting a party and neglected to invite your […]
A Mind Across Worlds: How Seeing Your Parallel Self Might Affect Mental Health
By Andrew Hewitt, PMHNP-BC Abstract The multiverse hypothesis—that multiple universes exist simultaneously, each hosting versions of ourselves—raises profound psychological questions. This paper examines how encountering a variant self from another universe might influence identity, anxiety, cognitive rigidity, and therapeutic growth. Drawing from recent literature and integrating DSM‑5 concepts, the narrative explores cognitive-resilience implications, narrative identity, […]
Benefits of Ashwagandha and L-Methylfolate on Anxiety and Depression
By: Haley McRaven, BSN: Benefits of Ashwagandha and L-Methylfolate on Anxiety and Depression Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are widespread globally, with millions of people affected every year. Traditional treatments, such as pharmacological therapies, are often used to manage these conditions. However, alternative and complementary therapies have gained attention due to their […]
Building Happiness in Pasco County: An Action-Based Approach from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Building Happiness in Pasco County: An Action-Based Approach from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor By: Karen Schwartz Triana LMHC and Yvette Triana LMHC Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a practice. As Licensed Mental Health Counselors, We often remind clients that lasting happiness isn’t about chasing highs or waiting for life to be perfect. It’s about building […]
Holding the Line: A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’s View on Law Enforcement Wives’ Mental Health
By Jessie Helmbright, PMHNP In my role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have had the honor of assisting innumerable people in overcoming the most difficult obstacles in life. Among them, the wives of our courageous law enforcement in Pasco County are a special and much overlooked group. Despite their immense strength, their mental health may suffer […]
Symbiotic Suffering: A PMHNP-BC’s Diagnostic Exploration of Eddie Brock
by Andrew J. Hewitt Abstract Eddie Brock, the complex and often tormented host of the Venom symbiote in the Marvel Comics universe, presents a compelling case study for mental health professionals. This blog post, written from the perspective of a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), explores the potential diagnostic considerations for Eddie Brock, drawing […]