"The 'Tea' on Parasocial Relationships": Episode 4

Grab your cups and get this piping hot tea! Hostess with the Most-est, Kimbralon B, explores parasocial relationships and their impact on mental health. Kimbralon explores the definition of parasocial relationships, the benefits and "dark side" of parasocial relationships, how to gauge if parasocial relationships are impacting mental health, and when to seek additional support from a healthcare professional. If you are currently experiencing a crisis requiring immediate attention, please call 988 or text 741741. Resources used for information and educational purposes are available upon request. Awareness of mental health is wealth. Mental health screenings are located at mhascreenings.org. Discuss the screening results with a healthcare professional. Under the fair use doctrine of the U.S. copyright statue, it is permissible to use limited portions of a work including quotes, for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and scholarly reports. Good Tea and Reads use works from fabulous writers to educate and emphasize the importance of mental health awareness.