The movie Thirteen released in 2003 focuses on a troubled teenager named Tracy, who is faced with different difficulties like peer pressure, self-harming tendencies and conflicts within the family. While the movie uses Tracy as a central character; it provides an intense emotional standpoint of a borderline personality disorder (BPD) and highlights subtle aspects of […]
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“Black Swan,” directed by Darren Aronofsky, is a captivating psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of mental health and human behavior. The story follows Nina, a talented yet vulnerable ballet dancer, as she grapples with the immense pressure of securing the lead role in “Swan Lake.” In the movie, there’s a big idea of
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In the rich fabric of Indian society, the mental well-being of young people is frequently overlooked. However, the movie “Secret Superstar” brings attention to this important issue, providing significant perspectives that are essential for every Indian to grasp. Mental health problems are often shunned in Indian culture, seen as off-limits subjects. “Secret Superstar ” directly
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The character of Ishaan Awasthi in “Taare Zameen Par” vividly portrays the struggles and triumphs of living with dyslexia. The journey through which Ishaan goes introduces viewers to various aspects that will make it easier for them to understand what children with dyslexia go through and why they need immediate help. Unrecognized dyslexia affects self-esteem
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“Welcome to Me” is a thought-provoking exploration of mental health, identity, and the influence of the media. The story revolves around Alice Klieg, a woman diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, who wins the lottery and decides to create her own talk show. As Alice’s unconventional behaviour becomes the focus of her television program, the film
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The movie Chhichhore explores important issues around teen mental health and peer pressure.
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Dear Zindagi is an insightful exploration of themes relevant to my field of study. The therapeutic relationship between Kaira and Dr. Jehangir demonstrated effective counseling techniques. Through empathy and active listening, Jehangir was able to build rapport and help Kaira process deeply rooted issues from her past. His person-centered approach of unconditional positive regard was
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As a counseling psychology student, the character of Barfi fascinated me. Despite being deaf and mute from a young age, Barfi displayed remarkable resilience and adaptability. He maintained a positive, playful attitude towards life despite his disabilities. This showed an ability to self-regulate his emotions and find joy even in difficult circumstances. Barfi used non-verbal
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With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us. Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are
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Parents and toxic? These two words together are unbelievable. But it is the hard truth. Yes, Parents can be toxic. Most of the times parents themselves are not aware of it. It’s a concept that people don’t want to be true, but sadly it is. Next thing comes, how to deal with such … Read
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