Conspiracy Theories and Anxiety: Why Our Brains Search for Answers When We Feel Afraid Have you ever fallen down an internet rabbit hole? You start by watching one video. Then another. Before you know it, you're reading 47 comment threads, watching documentaries, searching for evidence, and wondering whether everything you thought you knew might be wrong and maybe the world really is run by the Illuminati. Hold up before we go any further. Y'all. I love conspiracy theories. M

Have you seen this tik tok trend? Parents lure or leave young children—often inside small, enclosed spaces like bathrooms—while showing them a phone screen. A hyper-realistic, grotesque ghost or demon filter suddenly appears on the display or looms behind the child. Kids are filmed screaming, crying, panicking, or trying to escape. In some videos, parents lock or hold the door shut briefly while the child struggles to get out. Rightfully so, the trend has sparked major backla

Please note, although I (Kaitlyn) work for a counseling practice, I am not a licensed therapist. The information in this blog should be taken as a psychoeducational resource and not as medical advice. Mental health support has become more accessible thanks to technology. Chat GPT and other AI tools offer quick answers and conversations that feel deeply personal. Some people wonder if these AI chatbots could replace professional therapists (and, in some cases we've seen people