How “Rick and Morty” Portrays and Represents Mental Health

This podcast was created as my final project for my COMM 395 class, Popular Culture & Mental Health. Here, we will explore various instances where mental health is touched upon in “Rick and Morty” and delve into a textual analysis of several episodes. Marked as explicit due to the presence of strong language in episode 7.

Conclusion

This episode contains a brief summary of the research questions. Thank you for sticking with me this far through this (albeit rough at times) journey!

12-14
02:47

Interview: Alex Storti

I ask one of my fellow college students about Rick and Morty.

12-13
22:59

“Pickle Rick” and Therapy

Explores Rick’s Take on Therapy

12-13
02:31

A Brief Exploration of Codependency and Popularity in “Big Trouble in Little Sanchez”

Explores Beth and Jerry’s marriage and perceptions of Tiny Rick

12-13
02:55

How Love Influences Mental Health in “Auto Erotic Assimilation”

This briefly explores Rick’s mental health after the events with Unity in season 2.

12-13
03:11

(Un)Masking Mental Health in “Ricksy Business”

This episode focuses on Rick’s Mental Health in “Ricksy Business”.

12-13
03:37

On the Matter of Meeseeks

This episode is a brief textual analysis of the episode “Meeseeks & Destroy.” Explores here are how the Meeseeks are an epitome of mental health’s darker side. Please know that if you are experiencing a rough time with your mental health, you are not alone. 🙂

12-13
02:47

A Brief Visit to the Lands of Philosophy and Statistics

This episode explores philosophical concepts and statistics relating to “Rick and Morty” and Mental Health. Links to academic sources: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs40596-014-0205-9.pdf ; https://www.jstor.org/stable/2024942

12-13
07:54

Introduction

Welcome to the podcast. Here is a quick introduction to “Rick and Morty” and various times where mental health is represented throughout the series.

12-11
01:47

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