#312 I The Legend of Zelda & Mental Health

Dr. Anthony Bean(https://bit.ly/312guest) & Dan Rockwood discuss Dr. Bean’s book, The Psychology of Zelda: Linking Our World to the Legend of Zelda Series, and how the themes of mental health and growth are addressed in this video game franchise that has spanned over three decades. From Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask to Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild, we touch on our favorite moments, most impactful memories and favorite characters. Join us as we dive deep into the psychological and mental health benefits of the Legend of Zelda series. Listeners get a discount on Dr. Bean’s book now on BenBella Books (https://bit.ly/312book). You can get a discount on either a physical book (Code: ZELDA50) or digital book (ZELDAEBOOK). If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message or tweet to us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Victims and Villains is written Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by), Caless Davis, Dan Rockwood, & Brandon Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to join today!