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Oh my goodness thank you so much for pointing that out! I am actually an economist which never left much room for abnormal psych classes. But I was sooo confident in my survey writing abilities that I told my psychologist buddy I could handle this part if he wanted to start pursuing some avenues of research that is more in his wheelhouse. I don't think he will EVER let me hear the end of this

As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression for most of their life, it was such a relief to pick up The Way of Kings and read an author who depicted real world mental illnesses in an constructive and engaging way. From Kaladin's depression to Shallan's own struggles, I have felt like Brandon does an amazing job at creating relatable characters who deal with poor mental health. To actually determine what makes his style of writing unique, I have launched a research project into analyzing how different authors discuss mental health. It would be super super helpful to get other fans' input into their experiences, so if you have a couple of minutes (it really will only take like three minutes) and have something to say about this topic I would really appreciate you filling out the attached survey. It is completely anonymous but will really aid me and my fellow researchers. In addition, you complete the survey, you will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Amazon gift card. Thank you so much in advance! https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3eXmaKtRXV2r9OZ

Hey y'all! I'm a long term fan of the podcast and I need some help with some academic research so I figured it is finally time for me to join the forums. I am conducting a study in portrayals of mental illness in fictional literature (aka an excuse to read through the Cosmere again) and could really use some input from other fans of Brandon. It will be a quick survey posted later tonight but for now I am just grateful to finally be here with a bunch of other fans!

I definitely noticed this as well. I thought it was a really nice touch by Brandon to show the character growth of Shallan throughout the book.