Cosplay Can Promote Mental Wellness (But Beware the Dark Side)! This interactive panel explores the mental health benefits of cosplay, a creative hobby where people design and wear costumes of fictional characters. Led by a licensed therapist, the discussion will cover how cosplay can foster connection, boost confidence, and inspire creativity in a fun, social way. However, the panel will also address potential downsides like social anxiety and obsessive perfectionism that cosplayers should watch out for.