The Couch and the Screen: Smile – Podcast
June 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
In this episode of our pop-culture series “The Couch and the Screen,” we are joined by our LifeStance Health colleagues, Laura McClure and Mikka McGhee, to discuss the 2022 horror film “Smile.”
We explore various mental health issues portrayed in the film, including childhood trauma, guilt, vicarious trauma, and the accurate portrayal of a mental health provider. We also touch on the problematic themes in the movie, perpetuating stigma.
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