The Substance — We're all gonna die

If there was a drug that would create a younger version of yourself, would you take it?

This episode looks at The Substance (2024) and its portrayal of death anxiety via our obsession with female youth and beauty.

Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy.

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Show Notes:

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Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempomint.

Lem M, Pham JT, Kim JK, Tang CJ. Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedure Interest. The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 2024;41(3):189-195. doi:10.1177/07488068221141168

Taylor, J., Armes, G. Social comparison on Instagram, and its relationship with self-esteem and body-esteem. Discov Psychol 4, 126 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-024-00241-3 

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