Ep 7. Obsessively Yours

In the seventh episode of the first season of "Mental," titled "Obsessively Yours," Dr. Jack Gallagher, played by Chris Vance, faces a challenging case involving a woman named Diana (played by Krista Allen) who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Diana's OCD is so severe that she can't carry out her daily tasks without being plagued by intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals. Her condition has taken over her life and impacted her relationships with her husband and children.

Dr. Gallagher tries to get to the root of Diana's OCD by exploring her past and finding out what triggered her disorder. During their sessions, Dr. Gallagher discovers that Diana's OCD was triggered by a traumatic event in her childhood that she had been suppressing for years. With Dr. Gallagher's help, Diana confronts her past trauma, which leads to a breakthrough in her therapy.

As Diana's condition improves, Dr. Gallagher's own personal life takes a hit, as he begins to feel the pressure of his growing attraction to his colleague, Dr. Chloe Artis (played by Jaclyn DeSantis). Dr. Gallagher is torn between trying to balance his professional and personal life, which causes some friction between him and Dr. Artis.

Meanwhile, Dr. Carl Belle (played by Derek Webster) deals with a challenging case involving a patient who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID). The patient's various personalities are causing chaos in his life and pose a challenge to Dr. Belle, who must navigate the patient's shifting identities to provide him with the care he needs.

Towards the end of the episode, Dr. Gallagher faces a difficult choice between his duty as a doctor and his personal feelings for Dr. Artis when she becomes embroiled in a potentially dangerous situation. Dr. Gallagher is thrown into a dilemma that could either define or ruin his career, and the viewers are kept on the edge of their seats until the episode's cliffhanger ending.

Overall, "Obsessively Yours" is an engaging and thought-provoking episode, dealing with complex and challenging cases of OCD and DID. The episode also explores the personal lives of the doctors, giving viewers a glimpse into their struggles with their own emotions and relationships. The strong writing, intense performances by the cast, and suspenseful storyline make "Obsessively Yours" a must-watch episode for fans of the show.