Rare mental disorders are often depicted in horror movies in ways that are 1) inaccurate; and 2) exploitative. That being said, creative inspiration has to come from somewhere. Extraordinary mental health disorders like mass psychogenic illness and Capras syndrome might benefit from the Hollywood treatment. Just make sure you remember…
Halloween is one of the most popular U.S. holidays—this October, we’re set to spend a whopping $10 billion on treats, Halloween costumes, and decorations. The psychology behind Halloween costumes is intriguing: Studies show that when costumes render us anonymous, we may feel more confident displaying malicious behavior towards others. More…
A division of the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia has conducted extensive research into the “past life memories” of children. These spontaneous child “reincarnation” stories usually have elements in common, like the violent death of the previous personality and intense emotions. Some critics use psychological explanations like…