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Psychology Of Horror Fans
Trigger Warnings: horror, mental health discussion, ghosts, trauma Some people wonder if people gripped by the macabre, gory, violent, and stressful genre of horror are ok; safe to be around; right in the noggin? Are we ok?! Most likely. And we are empathetic, friendly, personable, and have a great sense of humor. Ok, I don’t…
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Exploring Mental Health Through Horror
This blog discusses horror media and psychological themes. Discussing curated fear can be enlightening—but your safety comes first. If at anytime you feel distressed please reach out to your supports and your local crisis resource (e.g., [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/)). Horror isn’t just about scares—it’s about what scares us at our core. In this…