The hidden mental health issues of each 'Winnie the Pooh' character
A different take on a children's classic
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As far as children's book characters go, Winnie the Pooh and the rest of the Hundred Acre Wood gang are definitely among the most famous. Pooh and his friends have been favorites among families for generations, and many people think of them fondly when reminiscing about their most-loved childhood stories.
It is perhaps for that reason that when a study was published in 2000 about the mental health of each of the Winnie the Pooh characters, well, it provoked a heated debate. The study, which was titled 'Pathology in the Hundred Acre Wood: A neurodevelopmental perspective on A. A. Milne,' was authored by Sarah E. Shea in collaboration with Kevin Gordon, Ann Hawkins, Janet Kawchuk, and Donna Smith. It was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Controversy aside, are you curious? If so, check out this gallery to find out what the authors had to say about the mental state of each of our beloved Winnie the Pooh characters. Click on!
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