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 blog, licensed therapist Megan Marshall dissects horror films, books, and folklore through the lens of psychology. We’ll uncover the endless themes within the horror genre of things like:  

How monsters can seem to mirror mental health struggles, how fear can be cathartic, how horror gets mental health right (and where it fails dangerously), along with many other subjects. I have a running list. I just need to sit down, do some research, and write. Feel free to leave comments of what you would like to see covered.

Whether you’re a horror fan, a therapy nerd, or just curious about the dark corners of the mind, this is a safe space to confront fear—with insight. So stay tuned, more to come.