Author: Loren Soeiro

Watching scary movies can work as a kind of “rehearsal” for genuinely frightening experiences, allowing us to “practice” them in our minds. Article written by Matthew Rozsa.

https://www.salon.com/2023/10/14/spooky-films-may-actually-aid-your-mental-health-experts-reveal-the-psychology-of-hollywood-horror/

Mindfulness and self-soothing efforts, practiced with intention and self-compassion, can often help when you feel overwhelmed by bad news. Article written by Beth Kurland Ph.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-well-being-toolkit/202310/how-to-keep-anchored-during-difficult-world-events

Among adults, a link has been found between heightened screen time, psychological distress, and the symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Article written by Eric W. Dolan.

https://www.psypost.org/2023/10/screen-time-addiction-linked-to-borderline-personality-traits-and-psychological-distress-214037

Personal biases against people can lead to an unfounded, unnecessary and unfair refusal to consider the information they offer. Article written by Todd Nelson, Ph.D., and Michael Olson, Ph.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/us-and-them/202310/how-poisoning-the-well-hurts-everyone

Chinese psychologists have found links between maltreatment in childhood and having difficulty sleeping as an adult. Article written by Vladimir Hedrih.

https://www.psypost.org/2023/10/maltreatment-in-childhood-might-lead-to-sleep-problems-later-in-life-study-finds-214048