Abstract
Main character from the film “Benny & Joon” directed by Jeremiah Clechkik displays numerous symptoms indicating a mental illness. The symptoms narrowed down to three main categories: schizophrenia, autism, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The acknowledgement of a specified disordered is not given during the film. Throughout the paper, referencing details from the film, characters will be analyzed concerning their mental illness.
Keywords: Benny and Joon, Mental Illness, Psychology 140
PYC 140 Term Paper:
Benny and Joon Reaction
Juniper “Joon” Pearl and Sam from the movie “Benny & Joon” directed by Jerimiah Chechik, are two eccentric characters each display signs of mental illness. Although …show more content…
(Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Kids, n.d.) Symptoms of PTSD include; nightmares, avoidance of topic or reliving the event, feeling irritated and upsetting images replaying through memory. Benny and Joon were both adolescents when their parents died during a car crash. Being so young witnessing a traumatic event like this could have left trauma to Joon’s mental state. On their way to Benny’s poker game, Joon is seen sporting a helmet while in the car. The cause of here helmet could be an anxiety of riding in cars dues to the car crash. When in route to elope with Sam, Joon had an outburst on the bus. One of the causes could have been her not having a helmet and her anxiety getting the best of her. Considering that Sam, who is usually able to keep her mood at bay, could not calm …show more content…
(Staff, 2014) Schizophrenia is primarily treated through long term medication use. Being able to stay on routine with the medication is key. Missing one dosage can mean a bad episode for the patient. Long term antipsychotic medication use, is recommended for Joon. It’s best recommended since Joon is now living on her own somewhat and the idea of a schedule for medications may not be the best for her, especially if she has an episode.
Conclusion. “Benny & Joon” is a romantic comedy that centers around one man’s effect on the Pearls. Yet having a comedic storyline, “Benny & Joon” sheds some light of a few well known mental illnesses by its character’s depiction of their life. Although never mentioned Joon is assumed to have OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. The cause of her mental illnesses can most likely be caused after her parents death and the traumatic stress faced during and afterwards
Main character from the film “Benny & Joon” directed by Jeremiah Clechkik displays numerous symptoms indicating a mental illness. The symptoms narrowed down to three main categories: schizophrenia, autism, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The acknowledgement of a specified disordered is not given during the film. Throughout the paper, referencing details from the film, characters will be analyzed concerning their mental illness.
Keywords: Benny and Joon, Mental Illness, Psychology 140
PYC 140 Term Paper:
Benny and Joon Reaction
Juniper “Joon” Pearl and Sam from the movie “Benny & Joon” directed by Jerimiah Chechik, are two eccentric characters each display signs of mental illness. Although …show more content…
(Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Kids, n.d.) Symptoms of PTSD include; nightmares, avoidance of topic or reliving the event, feeling irritated and upsetting images replaying through memory. Benny and Joon were both adolescents when their parents died during a car crash. Being so young witnessing a traumatic event like this could have left trauma to Joon’s mental state. On their way to Benny’s poker game, Joon is seen sporting a helmet while in the car. The cause of here helmet could be an anxiety of riding in cars dues to the car crash. When in route to elope with Sam, Joon had an outburst on the bus. One of the causes could have been her not having a helmet and her anxiety getting the best of her. Considering that Sam, who is usually able to keep her mood at bay, could not calm …show more content…
(Staff, 2014) Schizophrenia is primarily treated through long term medication use. Being able to stay on routine with the medication is key. Missing one dosage can mean a bad episode for the patient. Long term antipsychotic medication use, is recommended for Joon. It’s best recommended since Joon is now living on her own somewhat and the idea of a schedule for medications may not be the best for her, especially if she has an episode.
Conclusion. “Benny & Joon” is a romantic comedy that centers around one man’s effect on the Pearls. Yet having a comedic storyline, “Benny & Joon” sheds some light of a few well known mental illnesses by its character’s depiction of their life. Although never mentioned Joon is assumed to have OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. The cause of her mental illnesses can most likely be caused after her parents death and the traumatic stress faced during and afterwards