#psychology “ “There’s a lot of research showing how positive media and storytelling are linked to reduced anxiety, improvement in mood, and increased happiness. Hallmark simply packages these effects reliably to elicit feel-good responses like soothing and a sense of security,” says psychologist Pamela Rutledge, Ph.D., director of the Media Psychology Research Center and professor emerita at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA. “ https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/a69768210/hallmark-christmas-movies-mood-boost-science/