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  • As someone working in health care, particularly mental health, BH is absolutely one of the best depictions of mental health in any TV or movie I have seen.

    It covers so many topics in such a deft and fascinating way.

    In terms of disorders:

    • Depression - and it’s various manifestations and treatments (compare Bojack with Diane for example)
    • Drug and alcohol use, misuse and addiction
    • Inter-generational trauma
    • Complex trauma
    • Self-destruction and sabotage
    • etc etc

    as well as treatments - antidepressants, therapy, historical lobotomy

    All it took was a cartoon horse and a bunch of animals!

    This article is pretty great too.





  • sognenis@alien.topBtoBoJack HorsemanWhy do you hate Diane?
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    10 months ago

    For those in doubt, please read the Wiki articleon her.

    It is a really good summary of her background, and links to how she acts and what drives her. Her parents, first generation immigrant, only daughter of 5, etc etc… Explains a great deal of her outlook on life, but also where she can be particularly drawn to and caring for those that may not earn her care.

    And then she makes changes in her life, including getting divorced, changing jobs, taking medication, therapy, moving cities, cutting out toxic people, etc etc…

    If she was male, 100% she would be regarded as a positive protagonist / example to live up to.