A mental health professional has warned that people who use real crime shows as a form of relaxation may become significantly disturbed.⁠ ⁠

Dr. Thema Bryant, a psychologist, spoke with Mel Robbins on her podcast on how individuals may come together and heal themselves after going through tragedy.

Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, outlined to Crime Reads why trauma victims could find true crime stories fascinating.

“Anecdotally, some people are drawn to the study of psychology to understand themselves and heal themselves,” the clinical psychologist said.⁠”