"Shine a light" on mental health : a look into the psychological and social issues of Heather's the musical.

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Title: "Shine a light" on mental health : a look into the psychological and social issues of Heather's the musical.
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Subject: Adolescence.
Description: On the surface, Heathers: The Musical may look like a typical musical set in the 1980s where there is big hair and denim jackets; however, the plot is more serious than what is shown on the surface. The show focuses largely on psychological and social issues such as bullying, suicide, and abusive relationships. Though the musical is fictional, the issues still are reflected in society today. Working with my thesis advisor, Dr. Pagen, I observe bullying, suicide, and abusive relationships that exists in Heathers: The Musical. I specifically analyze the three main characters: Veronica, J.D., and Martha, and their social context and behaviors present in the show based on actual research conducted on adolescents. This includes but is not limited to: weight shaming, slut shaming, suicidal behaviors in resilient adolescent males, and the risk factors that lead to abusive relationships., Honors Thesis Advisor : Dr. Michele Pagen.
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Contributor: Grimm, Kayla A. (Author), California University of Pennsylvania. Honors Program.
Date: 2018-04-10
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Identifier: cali:772
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