From Inspiration to Isolation: The Risks of Parasocial Bonds, Recognizing the Signs of Unhealthy Media Fixations

Send us Fan MailAs loneliness increases and as famous people's lives appear to have become more transparent, some people are falling into parasocial relationships. Our guest expert for this episode is James Barnett, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the TTUHSC School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He answers guest host Haely's questions about parasocial relationships: What is a parasocial relationship, how is it different from being a regular fan, when does it become dangerous and what can we do to support friends who might be in a parasocial relationship?