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What is behind our love of horror films and the psychology of fear?
Posted on · Experts in fear, both on and off-screen, weigh in on the reasons why filmgoers flock to slasher, spooky, and suspenseful movies.
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Town Square
Twice as many domestic violence victims were killed by a partner using a firearm than all other weapons combined, according to survey study
Posted on · Experts on family violence and psychology join Town Square to look facts behind the statistics and how victims can escape abusive partners and situations.
Town Square
How ‘Attention’ Highlights The Struggle Between The Mind And The Brain
Posted on · The author of 'Attention: A Love Story' shares how she left behind her medication in the search for understanding the true depth of her attention.
Town Square
Self-Care Awareness Month Highlights The Causes And Solutions To Stress
Posted on · Mental health experts examine ways to reduce stress and why the term "self-care" is misunderstood.
Town Square
Athletes Face Pressure to Perform Both On And Off The Court
Posted on · A clinical sports psychologist explains what mental health challenges young athletes in particular experience, as they begin to advance in their sport and receive more attention.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Quarantine Fatigue, And City Finances Take A Hit (April 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Battling quarantine fatigue, City Controller Chris Brown, Texas farmers and COVID-19, and the life and work of Nobel Prize-winning Houston cancer researcher, Jim Allison.
Houston Matters
Film Explores The Psychological Toll Of The Vietnam War
Posted on · Psychologist and director Ricardo Ainslie talks about his documentary, The Mark of War.
Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
Houston Matters
Examining The Emotional Aftermath Of Harvey
Posted on · Greater Houston is feeling the effects of Harvey -- not just physically, but emotionally. What kind of treatment should those affected by the floods look into?
Houston Matters
Report Examines the Health and Education of Latino Boys and Young Men
Posted on · The National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families recently released a report on the health and education of Latino boys and young men. The report examines ways in which the experiences of Hispanic boys and young adults differ from those of their black and white peers. To learn more about the study, Houston Matters […]
Houston Matters
Helping Firefighters Extinguish Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on · A new report released last week by the International Association of Fire Fighters says firefighters and paramedics experience post-traumatic stress disorder at rates comparable to combat veterans. To learn why PTSD is so prevalent in the firefighting community, we talk with Houston Fire Department staff psychologist Dr. Jana Tran. She worked at the Houston VA […]
Houston Matters
Why Do Grieving Spouses Often Pass Away Soon After Their Partner?
Posted on · You're probably familiar with a story like this one – either anecdotally or personally: there's a couple who've been married many years, and they're getting up there in age. Eventually one of them passes away, and then – relatively soon – so does the surviving spouse. We hear phrases like they "died of a broken […]
Houston Matters
Whether It’s Movies or Haunted Houses — Why Do We Like Being Scared?
Posted on · Whether it's a good horror story or a scary movie, many of us love to seek out things that frighten us. But why? To help explain, we're joined by behavioral psychologist Dr. Michael Winters, who helps us understand why we sometimes actively seek out ways to scare ourselves.
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Houston’s Dark Side, the Funeral Museum and Starting a Haunted House: Friday’s Show (October 30, 2015)
Posted on · Glenwood Cemetery's "Avenging Angel." The Candy Man. These aren't characters from horror stories. They're tales based on true events in Houston. It's a Halloween-themed Houston Matters, as we learn more about some of Houston's darkest history. We also revisit a museum that takes a more educational approach to what many would consider a taboo topic […]
Houston Matters
Counselor Helps Expats Adjust to Life in Houston
Posted on · If you’ve lived in Houston any length of time, chances are you’ve noticed the diversity of the city and that a lot of people here were born in another country. This means plenty of Houstonians are adjusting not just to living in a new city, but also to living in a completely different […]