Mental Health is Horrifying
iHeartRadioA spooky self-care podcast about the mental health benefits of horror. Journey into the horrifying depths with Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist (and all-around spooky ghoul), as she explores how mental health themes are portrayed in your favourite horror movies and beyond. Drawing on archetypes from final girls to horror villains, Candis provides guidance in each episode about how listener... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsHealth & FitnessMental HealthTV & Film | |||
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Let's have another round of midnight margaritas, shall we?
In this spoiler-free episode, I explore Practical Magic 2 (2026) and the mental health benefits of watching spooky movies with your besties.
I talk about:
• What Practical Magic 2 mea... more
Get out your Ouija board because we're having a séance in the bathroom!
In this episode, I explore cozy horror What Lies Beneath (2000) and its exploration of how our intuition speaks to us.
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• Why What Lies Beneath is the perfect... more
Debbie Jellinsky is the gold-digging, murderous, glamorous, Black Widow in Addams Family Values who when Fester says gimme a kiss, she says gimme a 20. Today, we honour her legacy.
In this episode, I explore Addams Family Values (1993) and its port... more
The Devil's Mouth may seem like just another sharksploitation movie, but this is a therapy shark! And this shark wants you to face that wonky friendship in your life.
In this episode, I explore The Devil's Mouth (2026) and its portrayal of how fri... more
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A podcast on surviving perhaps the scariest horror movie of all — real life. In Mental Health is Horrifying, Registered Psychotherapist Candis Green plumbs the dark and gnarly depths of the horror movie genre, examines its guts, and extracts real-life applications useful for any listener. At a time when horror movies have become some of our biggest cultural talking points, the podcast dissects an impressive range of films — everything from classics like Jaws and Psycho, to contemporary masterpi... more
Apple Podcasts5_jonathanpoh
Canada17 days ago - Unique and glorious
Very entertaining, spooky yet cosy and educational. My favourite podcast 💗✨
Apple Podcasts5Helenthehedgewitch
United Kingdom19 days ago - AH! 👻 We love it!!
Obsessed 💘 forever in awe of Candis’ brilliant ability to bring together two worlds that I would have thought best to keep apart! While I’m still too much of a wuss to watch any remotely scary movies, this podcast has reframed the way I see them and given me new respect for the genre. 10/10 recommend 🔮😈
Apple Podcasts5mblam88Canada7 months ago - So good!
Refreshing and authentic take on mental health and the ways that we might respond to traumatic events. Educational and informative while also fun!
Apple Podcasts5321bgmCanadaa year ago - Spook-ily Brilliant
Candis is brilliant in her ability to analyze and synthesize horror and its connection to mental health. I always look forward to new episodes.
Apple Podcasts5ShannonTTD
United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #99 | United States/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | Canada/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #127 | Canada/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  France/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Sweden/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  Mexico/TV & Film/Film Reviews |
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A sharp, guest-light exploration of horror through a mental-health lens, focusing on how fear, trauma, and identity are portrayed in films and pop culture. Across episodes, the host blends psychotherapy concepts, tarot symbolism, and practical strategies for coping, boundaries, and self-care, using iconic horror moments to illuminate everyday psychology. Noteworthy strengths include a confident, personal narration, deep dives into trauma-informed perspectives, and a distinctive blend of clinical insight with accessible, often witty commentary that appeals to both horror fans and wellness-minded listeners.
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