10 Marvel Superheroes Who Have Battled Mental Health Issues
6. Polaris
Polaris is another young superhero with a history of mental health issues.
As someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Lorna Dane has been put through the emotional wringer again and again. Her first taste of trauma occurred when her mutant powers were trigged by an argument between her biological mother and her husband. Polaris unleashed a magnetic pulse that caused the plane they were on to crash. She was found by her father, Magneto, who had his colleague Mastermind erase Lorna’s memory of the incident.
In her adult life, Polaris experienced a mental breakdown and became so low that she attempted suicide. After a lot of soul searching, Lorna took control over her life by rejoining X Factor. Not only did she develop into a strong leader, but she managed to fix her relationship with Magneto and move towards a civil relationship.
Polaris’ experiences make her an excellent role model for young people who live with bipolar disorder. Even though her illness affects her on a regular basis, she hasn’t stopped striving for happiness.