Views Through the Psychiatrist’s Lens

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: 'Lilo & Stitch'

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 6, 2020

The psychology behind 'Lilo & Stitch' is out of this world!

Defense Mechanisms

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Peter Pan

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on January 5, 2020

What's the hook about The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up? Let's do a deep dive!

Personality

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Oliver & Company

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 21, 2019

Disney, Dickens & Billy Joel all come into focus of the psychiatrist's lens!

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: The Avengers

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 20, 2019

Who would win between Spiderman and Batman? Here's a fresh perspective!

Sleep

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Pinocchio

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 19, 2019

The characters of Victor Frankenstein and Geppetto have more in common than merely creating life. Read this to discover what's really behind the woodcarver's Promethean genesis.

Psychosis

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: The Little Mermaid

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 18, 2019

Mermaids and mermen beware: There may be something in your drinking water!

Spirituality

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Cinderella

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 17, 2019

What lead to Cinderella's belief that she was the belle of the ball? We'll paint a picture for you!

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Mary Poppins

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 16, 2019

Was Broadway's Wicked a remake of this Disney classic? (HINT: So = a needle pulling this common thread!)

Personality

Disney Plus Dream Vacation: Star Wars

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 15, 2019

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, someone said "No. I am your father and I have borderline personality"

Alcoholism

Disney Plus Dream Job: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 14, 2019

What can the protagonist of Disney’s darkest animated film possibly have in common with Friday the 13th? The answer is staring at you in the face!

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Job: The Incredibles

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 12, 2019

The incredible message of this Disney film will surprise you!

Alcoholism

Disney Plus Dream Job: A Christmas Carol

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 12, 2019

The true story behind why Ebenezer is so scroogey!

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Job: Lady and the Tramp

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 11, 2019

Remember this classic tale of puppy love? Let's revisit and review now!

Psychiatry

Disney Plus Dream Job: Hercules

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 10, 2019

For generations, myths have provided prosocial warnings that have shaped cultures. This one will raise awareness of mental illness!

Anger

Disney Plus Dream Job: Inside Out

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 8, 2019

What's riling up this young girl? We'll look Inside Out for the cause of her emotional roller coaster.

OCD

Disney Plus Dream Job: Winnie the Pooh

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 8, 2019

Two stories set in the woods: One about a lovable teddy bear and the other about a killer clown. But both are about the same topic.

Depression

Disney Plus Dream Job: '101 Dalmatians'

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 7, 2019

What makes Ms. de Vil so "Cruella"? The answer may rise from the ashes!

Punishment

Disney Plus Dream Job: "The Santa Clause"

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 5, 2019

What can we learn from Santa Claus? From Skinner to sinner, Santa has all the answers!

Ketamine

Disney Plus Dream Job: Tron

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 3, 2019

Have you ever lost yourself in a video game? That's nothing compared to whats happens in this film!

Sex

Disney Plus Dream Job: The Sound of Music

Anthony Tobia, M.D. on December 1, 2019

How do you solve a problem like Maria? Read this for the "screwy" answer.