Indianexpress.com spoke to therapists and understood how gore has a different impact on adults and youngsters, and what can be done to reduce the damage. “Watching gore content can activate the amygdala and release stress hormones in the body. Exposure to violence and gore can trigger responses like fear, anxiety, aggression and even depression,” shared Juhi Pandey, Psychologist, Mpower. According to Vatsa, children are extremely vulnerable, as their brains are still developing the ability to distinguish fantasy from reality. Thus, exposure to violence in children can cause lasting emotional distress and hinder their growth.

Source: Indian Express June 16, 2024 23:28 UTC