Histrionic Personality Disorder: Understanding Amber Heard’s Diagnoses

Histrionic Personality Disorder: Understanding Amber Heard’s Diagnoses

In the midst of last month’s attention to actor Johnny Depp’s $50 million lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, a psychological term entered the public lexicon: histrionic personality disorder. A clinical and forensic psychologist, Shannon Curry, conducted a psychological evaluation of Heard and testified in court regarding her diagnosis. Testimonies from Curry and other clinical professionals…

Johnny Depp’s Battle With Substance Abuse: Addiction Amongst the Rich and Famous

Johnny Depp’s Battle With Substance Abuse: Addiction Amongst the Rich and Famous

Truthfully, the trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard never should have been televised.  On December 18th, 2018, actor Amber Heard was published in The Washington Post with an article detailing her experience with domestic abuse. She did not name Depp in the op-ed, but he was heavily implied as the perpetrator in Heard’s story…

Johnny Depp’s History of Addiction Comes to Light in Trial

Johnny Depp’s History of Addiction Comes to Light in Trial

When most people think of Johnny Depp, they think of an unkempt, treasure-hungry pirate, or a reformed shut-in with scissors for hands. An American actor, musician, and producer, Depp has enjoyed A-list celebrity status spanning almost four decades due to his many memorable, albeit unconventional, roles and performances. Lately, however, Depp has been gaining attention…