<ul><li>In The Stormlight Archive fantasy series by Brandon Sanderson, mental health issues are a significant theme for both characters and sentient swords.</li><li>The sentient Shardblades in the series were once spren, traumatized by humans breaking their oaths, leading them to be locked in weapon form due to past traumas.</li><li>Prince Adolin forms a bond with his blade, Mayalaran, through conversation, helping her heal and gather other spren to assist him in battles.</li><li>Characters like Kaladin use therapy not only for humans but also for sentient swords like Nightblood, teaching them to overcome their destructive tendencies and find their own identity.</li></ul>

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