Marvelous Mental Health
This series explores the psychological struggles of iconic fictional characters through a clinical lens. Written from a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) perspective, these posts analyze trauma, anxiety, and depression, bridging fiction and real-world mental health to show that even the strongest heroes need support!
Red Light Therapy on Hair Loss
By: Haley McRaven, BSN – Explores using red light therapy treatment for hair loss. Abstract This paper explores the efficacy,...
The Primal Struggle Within: A Psychiatric Exploration of Beast’s Mental Health
Abstract Henry “Hank” McCoy, the brilliant scientist and mutant known as Beast, embodies a complex interplay between intellect, physical transformation,...
The Tangled Web of Anxiety: A PMHNP-BC’s Perspective on Miles Morales’ Mental Health
by Andrew J. Hewitt, PMHNP Abstract Miles Morales, the beloved Spider-Man of the Marvel Universe, transcends the typical superhero archetype,...
The Winter Soldier: A Case Study in Complex Trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder
by Andrew J Hewitt, PMHNP-BC The Winter Soldier: A Case Study in Complex Trauma and Dissociative Identity Disorder Abstract The...
Unraveling the Star-Spangled Shadow: A PMHNP-BC’s Analysis of John Walker’s Mental Health
by Andrew Hewitt Introduction John Walker, known variously as U.S. Agent and briefly as Captain America, is a complex and...
The Fractured Psyche of Robert Reynolds: A PMHNP-BC’s Analysis of Sentry’s Mental Health
by Andrew Hewitt Abstract Robert Reynolds, the Marvel Comics character known as Sentry, presents a complex and multifaceted mental health...
Unmasking Latveria’s Tyrant
A Psychiatric Exploration of Dr. Doom Abstract Victor Von Doom, the enigmatic ruler of Latveria and formidable adversary of the...
The Thing Within: An Exploration of Ben Grimm’s Mental Health Through a PMHNP Lens
Benjamin Jacob Grimm, the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing of Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, is a character deeply etched in popular culture....
The Adamantium Cage: An Exploration of Trauma and Mental Health in Wolverine
Abstract The Marvel Comics character Wolverine, a mutant with enhanced healing abilities and adamantium-laced skeleton, is often portrayed as a...
The Kryptonian Conundrum: Exploring Superman’s Potential Mental Health Diagnoses
Introduction Superman, the iconic figure of strength, hope, and unwavering morality, has captivated audiences for decades. His narrative, however, extends...
The Tangled Web of Trauma: Deconstructing Peter Parker’s Mental Health Through a PMHNP Lens
Abstract Peter Parker, the iconic Spider-Man, is often portrayed as a relatable hero grappling with everyday struggles. However, his experiences...
The Mirror’s Reflection: Deconstructing the Mental Health Narrative of Snow White
Introduction The tale of Snow White, a classic narrative ingrained in our cultural consciousness, presents a seemingly simple story of...
