The Thing Within: An Exploration of Ben Grimm’s Mental Health Through a PMHNP Lens

Benjamin Jacob Grimm, the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing of Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, is a character deeply etched in popular culture. Introduction While his physical transformation is iconic, his internal struggles often take a backseat. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), I propose an examination of Ben Grimm’s mental health through a clinical […]