A psychologist has warned that tuning in to true crime shows to relax is a red flag. A psychologist has suggested it’s a major red flag if you use true crime shows to unwind. Many of us have ...

Renowned psychologist Dr Thelma Tenni raised concerns about the potential dangers of indulging in true crime stories. According to Dr Tenni, having an addiction or a deep fascination with violent ...

True crime has skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade, becoming one of the most successful genres in TV shows, documentaries, podcasts—and even memes. If you’re captivated by the world ...

bloody murder or crime in a bid to switch off or relax our minds after a busy day. Speaking to Mel Robbins on The Mel Robbins Podcast about the dangers of true crime, Dr Thelma asked viewers ...

spawning meme after meme. The latest true crime phenomenon was Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, and the next one may just be Abducted in Plain Sight, a haunting true crime doc ...

Doctor Thema Bryant explained that treating true crime shows as a way to relax before bed could mean that the trauma portrayed in the series is "familiar" to you - and could even be a sign that ...

True crime is an extremely popular genre - and a favourite among many a series binger. But a psychologist has said if you watch crime programmes in your downtime, it might be a red flag.

Dr Tenni explained that people can turn to true crime to relax because it feels "familiar" as she explained: "Some of us grew up in high-stress [situations], so people mistake peace for boring.