Existence Erased: A PMHNP-BC’s Clinical Analysis of Spider-Boy (Bailey Briggs)
By Andrew J. Hewitt, APRN-BC Abstract Bailey Briggs, known as Spider-Boy, is a young superhero whose existence was literally erased from reality—bringing unique psychological complexities surrounding identity, trauma, reality, and belonging. This article explores his mental health through a DSM-5 lens, addressing themes such as identity disruption, grief, existential insecurity, and resilience. His narrative offers […]