The Patronus Charm: An Effective Counter to Depression?
J.K. Rowling has said that Dementors are a metaphor for depression, but why is thinking of a happy memory the way to fight it? Psychology may provide an explanation.
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December Dementors: Some Musings on Seasonal Depression
The holidays aren’t a happy time of year for everyone. The “Potter” universe has plenty of metaphors for depression, and if you’re suffering this season, you’re not alone.
Turn on the Light
Christmas is a time of joy and happiness, but sometimes this can all get a bit too much. Often the hardest thing to do is to be kind to yourself and turn on the light. “Harry Potter” can be one way to help you through the difficult times, and here’s how.
