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The Fainting Couch

Examining historical and contemporary representations of women’s emotional and mental health.

Trauma
How Writing Poetry Became a Lifeline for Processing Trauma

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on November 3, 2023

How did harnessing horror ironically pull a poet from horror's very depth? Read this deeply personal interview about the power of poetry and pop culture for identity reclamation.

How did harnessing horror ironically pull a poet from horror's very depth? Read this deeply personal interview about the power of poetry and pop culture for identity reclamation.

Trauma
Slaying Trauma: A Pop Culture Healing Journey

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on October 30, 2023

From Buffy to the scream queen trope, delve into a journey of transformation and self-discovery as Fuhrer uses iconic narratives to confront and transcend personal trauma.

From Buffy to the scream queen trope, delve into a journey of transformation and self-discovery as Fuhrer uses iconic narratives to confront and transcend personal trauma.

Cognition
"Breaking Through" With Books

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on October 2, 2023

Can literature truly transform minds and lives? Explore the findings in this study of Shared Reading as a therapeutic approach.

Can literature truly transform minds and lives? Explore the findings in this study of Shared Reading as a therapeutic approach.

Therapy
Prescribing Poetry and Prose

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on September 29, 2023

The magic of books goes beyond storytelling. Dive into the world of clinical bibliotherapy and explore how literature heals and nurtures our mental well-being.

The magic of books goes beyond storytelling. Dive into the world of clinical bibliotherapy and explore how literature heals and nurtures our mental well-being.

Education
Bridging the Learning Gap

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on September 13, 2023

How do emotions shape learning? Can social and emotional skills boost academic success? Explore the connection here.

How do emotions shape learning? Can social and emotional skills boost academic success? Explore the connection here.

Pregnancy
How the U.S. Is Failing Moms on Maternal Mental Health Care

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on August 15, 2023

The Policy Center’s Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards provide the first-ever comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in the U.S. Why are states failing?

The Policy Center’s Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards provide the first-ever comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in the U.S. Why are states failing?