There is no denying the appeal of true crime.

Trying to unravel why someone would do the unthinkable and take another person’s life is fascinating.

It put the ethics of consuming true crime into the spotlight.

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Now, studies suggest that consuming too much true crime may be impacting your mental health.

“When you start asking yourself questions like, ‘What if they have dead bodies in their basement?’

you probably need to take a step back and consider your crime intake.”

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How much true crime is too much?

Don’t worry, you don’t have to stop consuming your favorite true crime podcasts completely.

It’s key to understand your feelings when getting your true crime fix.

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“Look, too, at how your body responds to the stories.