why are some people chill when watching horror movies while others get chills? is it worth it to get psyched out? are there too many puns in this description? find out in this week's episode!

[disclaimer]: we want to emphasize that this podcast is not meant to serve as or substitute professional mental health services or consultations. we are just doing this for fun and to start a more open dialogue about mental health.

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