The Mental Lens
A new podcast on mental health in media and pop culture, specifically TV and film. This podcast hosted by a graduate student in Social Work will look at psychology, portrayals of mental illness, therapy and counseling, and mental health in streaming shows, reality TV, movies, and other popular media for education and entertainment. Sit back and open that streaming app or pop your popcorn and gain a new perspective on your favorite characters...and potentially gain insight applicable to your own life as well! Intro theme by Ivan Ryzhko
Episodes
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Ep. 2 Eating Disorders in 'The Crown' & What Causes Them
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
This episode looks at the Netflix series 'The Crown' and how it depicts eating disorders. It also offers theory from (psychodynamic) psychology as to the possible origin for eating disorders in some people. Please be advised, this episode discusses disordered eating, listener discretion advised.
For those suffering from an eating disorder, there is help! Go to: nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Ep. 1 Teen Identity Development in 'Young Royals'
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
This first episode of The Mental Lens looks at the psychology of teenagers trying to understand their own identities by examining a scene from the Netflix series 'Young Royals'. The scene will be set, so there is no need to have watched the show, however there may be spoilers.
We will use the show as an example of Erik Erikson's stages of development which are sometimes used as guides or a framework to theorize about how or why an individual might be struggling in their life.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Trailer: About The Mental Lens
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Please listen to find out more about the podcast!