stress management

“How could you watch that?”: The psychology behind why some people love being scared

“How could you watch that?”: The psychology behind why some people love being scared

Ever wondered why some people love horror movies, haunted houses, or scary games? Discover the psychology behind why fear can actually help us develop emotion regulation and resilience — and why your next scary movie marathon might be doing your brain a favour.

Why can’t I just stop eating? – The psychology of binge eating

Why can’t I just stop eating? – The psychology of binge eating

Most people do not enjoy binge eating and try very hard to stop this behaviour, but there are many things that can keep people stuck in this cycle.  Here are five key reasons (although of course there are others and these will be different for everyone):