Bianca Denny

1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Bianca Denny

   When a celebrity dies, it can feel like losing a loved one. Why do we get so invested in parasocial relationships? | Bianca Denny (opens the original)

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   These one-sided connections with famous people are a normal part of modern life. But sometimes they can lead to emotional distress The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work “It came as such a shock. I just can’t believe he’s gone.” Psychologists are accustomed to seeing bereaved individuals. But working with Jodie* presented a unique challenge – she’d never met the person she was grieving. Jodie was reeling after the recent death of a we

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2. Article · Jul 5, 2026 · Bianca Denny

   Charlie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Here’s how he tackled stigma and his feelings of shame | The Modern Mind (opens the original)

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   With the support of family and friends and regular psychiatric and psychological care, Charlie was determined to maintain a fulfilling and meaningful life The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work It was difficult to reconcile that the mild-mannered young man sitting across from me, neatly dressed and quietly spoken with downcast eyes, had just weeks earlier been in the grips of a severe manic episode. Charlie*, 23, had been diagnosed wi

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