Psychology of Iron Man (2008)

“Tony’s struggle with anxiety is poignant because it allows us to realize that he is, in fact, still human. To this end, it doesn’t matter to me if his panic attacks are indicative of clinical PTSD, complex PTSD, subclinical anxiety disorder or another psychiatric category we can use as a label. The point is this: A brilliant, powerful, and tough guy can be vulnerable, scared, and confused. Tony Stark is a superhero with the psychological makeup of a human. He is ‘just a man in a can,’ after all.”

Dr. Andrea Letamendi

Read through my analysis of Tony Stark's mental health during the first Iron Man film!