Last year around this time, we wrote about how to deal with the disappointment of Halloween being canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year, many of us are looking forward to a spookier Halloween with some more traditional trick-or-treat options and maybe even some Covid-friendly Haunted Houses. After a majorly modified Halloween last year, we are more than ready for a big scare factor– right?!
That got us thinking about what exactly happens to our brain and body when we feel scared. And why it can be helpful for everyone to understand how this important emotion works.