Views Through the Psychiatrist’s Lens Analyzing human behavior through pop culture Psychiatry Game of Thrones: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 22, 2019 Does the feud between the Baratheons and Targaryens sound familiar? It should! Here's why. Does the feud between the Baratheons and Targaryens sound familiar? It should! Here's why. Depression Fiddling Around with "The Lion King" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 10, 2019 Was Simba's fate in the stars the whole time? Our analysis uncovers what really ailed the Lion King. Was Simba's fate in the stars the whole time? Our analysis uncovers what really ailed the Lion King. Play March2Madness: Child's Play Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 6, 2019 The next time you hear your child talk to their doll, you'll want to forget you've read this. The next time you hear your child talk to their doll, you'll want to forget you've read this. Alcoholism March 2 Madness: 'Jeepers Creepers' Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 31, 2019 What do Jeepers Creeper, March Madness, and Louis Armstrong have in common? Read this to find out! What do Jeepers Creeper, March Madness, and Louis Armstrong have in common? Read this to find out! Eating Disorders March2Madness: Carrie Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 28, 2019 Prom season is right around the corner, making this analysis of the film Carrie a must-read. Prom season is right around the corner, making this analysis of the film Carrie a must-read. Alcoholism March2Madness: Friday the 13th Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 23, 2019 How can an iconic 80's slasher help review characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Read and find out! How can an iconic 80's slasher help review characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Read and find out! Video Game Addiction Fiddling Around with "Game Night" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 13, 2019 When is having fun too much of a good thing? We'll weigh in via analysis of the film "Game Night." When is having fun too much of a good thing? We'll weigh in via analysis of the film "Game Night." Depression Fiddling Around with Eternal Sunshine Anthony Tobia, M.D. on February 25, 2019 Ever think that a memory was too painful to experience? This fictional case explores a radical approach! Ever think that a memory was too painful to experience? This fictional case explores a radical approach! Fantasies A Post About Coraline: She's as Cute as a Button Anthony Tobia, M.D. on February 20, 2019 After reading this analysis of "Coraline," you'll feel you've just visited the otherverse. After reading this analysis of "Coraline," you'll feel you've just visited the otherverse. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Fiddling Around with Dolores Claiborne Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 20, 2019 Why did Selena St. George really return home? The secrets of Dolores Claiborne, revealed. Why did Selena St. George really return home? The secrets of Dolores Claiborne, revealed. Alcoholism Analytic Perspectives on The Twilight Zone Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 1, 2019 Ever want to get into the head of Rod Serling for 48 hours? Start by reading this. Ever want to get into the head of Rod Serling for 48 hours? Start by reading this. Personality New Year’s Eve Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 31, 2018 Looking for something quick to watch on New Year's Eve? This short will get you to midnight! Looking for something quick to watch on New Year's Eve? This short will get you to midnight! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 12 Slays of Xmas: "Holidays" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 25, 2018 Did you ever want to cut in front of someone in line to grab that last toy? If you act on these urges, don't say this film didn't warn you! Did you ever want to cut in front of someone in line to grab that last toy? If you act on these urges, don't say this film didn't warn you! Alcoholism 12 Slays of Xmas: "A Christmas Horror Story" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 24, 2018 It may not be The Warriors, but this DJ-narrated film packs plenty of punch! It may not be The Warriors, but this DJ-narrated film packs plenty of punch! Personality Change 12 Slays of Xmas: "The Children" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 23, 2018 Find out what's making the children in this thriller so naughty (and remember to bring your erythromycin!). Find out what's making the children in this thriller so naughty (and remember to bring your erythromycin!). Personality 12 Slays of Xmas: "Better Watch Out" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 22, 2018 Did J. M. Barrie really write 'Better Watch Out'? You'll be wondering the same thing after you read this! Did J. M. Barrie really write 'Better Watch Out'? You'll be wondering the same thing after you read this! Unconscious 12 Slays of Xmas: "Rare Exports" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 21, 2018 The origin of Santa, horror, and the topography of the brain all relate to Finland. Read this to find out how. The origin of Santa, horror, and the topography of the brain all relate to Finland. Read this to find out how. Fantasies 12 Slays of Xmas: "Krampus" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 20, 2018 While Krampusnacht has passed, its wise not to forget that he continues to see you when you're sleeping! While Krampusnacht has passed, its wise not to forget that he continues to see you when you're sleeping! Psychiatry 12 Slays of Xmas: "Gremlins" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 19, 2018 Is 'Gremlins' really about the faked moon landing? Not quite, but this analysis rivals any conspiracy theory. Is 'Gremlins' really about the faked moon landing? Not quite, but this analysis rivals any conspiracy theory. Psychosis 12 Slays of Xmas: "Bloody Merry Christmas" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 17, 2018 If you're in the mood for a foreign film, this short doesn't disappoint (nor does its psychiatric analysis!) If you're in the mood for a foreign film, this short doesn't disappoint (nor does its psychiatric analysis!) Previous 1 2 3 4 Next
Psychiatry Game of Thrones: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 22, 2019 Does the feud between the Baratheons and Targaryens sound familiar? It should! Here's why. Does the feud between the Baratheons and Targaryens sound familiar? It should! Here's why.
Depression Fiddling Around with "The Lion King" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 10, 2019 Was Simba's fate in the stars the whole time? Our analysis uncovers what really ailed the Lion King. Was Simba's fate in the stars the whole time? Our analysis uncovers what really ailed the Lion King.
Play March2Madness: Child's Play Anthony Tobia, M.D. on April 6, 2019 The next time you hear your child talk to their doll, you'll want to forget you've read this. The next time you hear your child talk to their doll, you'll want to forget you've read this.
Alcoholism March 2 Madness: 'Jeepers Creepers' Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 31, 2019 What do Jeepers Creeper, March Madness, and Louis Armstrong have in common? Read this to find out! What do Jeepers Creeper, March Madness, and Louis Armstrong have in common? Read this to find out!
Eating Disorders March2Madness: Carrie Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 28, 2019 Prom season is right around the corner, making this analysis of the film Carrie a must-read. Prom season is right around the corner, making this analysis of the film Carrie a must-read.
Alcoholism March2Madness: Friday the 13th Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 23, 2019 How can an iconic 80's slasher help review characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Read and find out! How can an iconic 80's slasher help review characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Read and find out!
Video Game Addiction Fiddling Around with "Game Night" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on March 13, 2019 When is having fun too much of a good thing? We'll weigh in via analysis of the film "Game Night." When is having fun too much of a good thing? We'll weigh in via analysis of the film "Game Night."
Depression Fiddling Around with Eternal Sunshine Anthony Tobia, M.D. on February 25, 2019 Ever think that a memory was too painful to experience? This fictional case explores a radical approach! Ever think that a memory was too painful to experience? This fictional case explores a radical approach!
Fantasies A Post About Coraline: She's as Cute as a Button Anthony Tobia, M.D. on February 20, 2019 After reading this analysis of "Coraline," you'll feel you've just visited the otherverse. After reading this analysis of "Coraline," you'll feel you've just visited the otherverse.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Fiddling Around with Dolores Claiborne Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 20, 2019 Why did Selena St. George really return home? The secrets of Dolores Claiborne, revealed. Why did Selena St. George really return home? The secrets of Dolores Claiborne, revealed.
Alcoholism Analytic Perspectives on The Twilight Zone Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 1, 2019 Ever want to get into the head of Rod Serling for 48 hours? Start by reading this. Ever want to get into the head of Rod Serling for 48 hours? Start by reading this.
Personality New Year’s Eve Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 31, 2018 Looking for something quick to watch on New Year's Eve? This short will get you to midnight! Looking for something quick to watch on New Year's Eve? This short will get you to midnight!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 12 Slays of Xmas: "Holidays" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 25, 2018 Did you ever want to cut in front of someone in line to grab that last toy? If you act on these urges, don't say this film didn't warn you! Did you ever want to cut in front of someone in line to grab that last toy? If you act on these urges, don't say this film didn't warn you!
Alcoholism 12 Slays of Xmas: "A Christmas Horror Story" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 24, 2018 It may not be The Warriors, but this DJ-narrated film packs plenty of punch! It may not be The Warriors, but this DJ-narrated film packs plenty of punch!
Personality Change 12 Slays of Xmas: "The Children" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 23, 2018 Find out what's making the children in this thriller so naughty (and remember to bring your erythromycin!). Find out what's making the children in this thriller so naughty (and remember to bring your erythromycin!).
Personality 12 Slays of Xmas: "Better Watch Out" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 22, 2018 Did J. M. Barrie really write 'Better Watch Out'? You'll be wondering the same thing after you read this! Did J. M. Barrie really write 'Better Watch Out'? You'll be wondering the same thing after you read this!
Unconscious 12 Slays of Xmas: "Rare Exports" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 21, 2018 The origin of Santa, horror, and the topography of the brain all relate to Finland. Read this to find out how. The origin of Santa, horror, and the topography of the brain all relate to Finland. Read this to find out how.
Fantasies 12 Slays of Xmas: "Krampus" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 20, 2018 While Krampusnacht has passed, its wise not to forget that he continues to see you when you're sleeping! While Krampusnacht has passed, its wise not to forget that he continues to see you when you're sleeping!
Psychiatry 12 Slays of Xmas: "Gremlins" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 19, 2018 Is 'Gremlins' really about the faked moon landing? Not quite, but this analysis rivals any conspiracy theory. Is 'Gremlins' really about the faked moon landing? Not quite, but this analysis rivals any conspiracy theory.
Psychosis 12 Slays of Xmas: "Bloody Merry Christmas" Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 17, 2018 If you're in the mood for a foreign film, this short doesn't disappoint (nor does its psychiatric analysis!) If you're in the mood for a foreign film, this short doesn't disappoint (nor does its psychiatric analysis!)