2023-10-01 15:00:00
Books – Hossam Al-Shaqwiri Sunday, October 1, 2023 06:00 PM
A recent study revealed that Excitement movies Horror and crime are addictive, and watching such extreme negatives that these types of films display all the time certainly causes many harmful effects on your mental health, according to what was published by the onlymyhealth website.
According to a British study titled “The Effects of Horror Movies on the Mental Health of Young People,” researchers concluded that one of the reasons why people like to watch thriller movies is that they like to endure horror and fear, and watching violence and suspense can give teens a dopamine boost that will make them want more.
The study explains that after a session of true crime and dopamine-inducing thrills, everyday life seems a bit bland for teens, and this may cause them to feel depressed, and to avoid those negative feelings, people often go back to watching exciting content again.
Excessive viewing of true crimes and psychological thrillers leads to anxiety, insomnia, feelings of depression, lethargy, decreased interaction with the surrounding environment, and withdrawal. Watching too much violent or disturbing content can lead to loss of sensation, and over time, you may become less sensitive to violence and blood. Increased anxiety and fear are also possible consequences, and constant exposure to suspenseful or terrifying scenarios can increase one’s feelings of paranoia and anxiety, especially when the content blurs the line between fantasy and reality.
Children and teens are particularly vulnerable to the influence of excessive true crime and psychological thriller consumption, and their developing minds may not be able to fully understand the distinction between fantasy and reality, and this can lead to confusion, nightmares, and even behavioral issues.
If your children are obsessively watching exciting and violent content, instead of reprimanding them, keep an open dialogue to try to understand the reasons behind them indulging in such content. Parents should monitor and guide their children’s media consumption, ensure they are exposed to age-appropriate content and help them understand the fictional nature of what “They watch it.”
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