True crime has been an increasing focal point in mainstream media and Hollywood over the years, and the entertainment industry does a great job at using these labels interchangeably. But have you ever wondered what the differences are between them, if any?

Stockholm Syndrome: Coined after an infamous hostage situation in Stockholm in 1973, and glamorized by media's coverage of the Patty Hearst case, it is a phenomenon characterized as an ego defense and an adaptive trait promoting survival. It is when hostages develop psychological alliances with their captors. Alternatively, Lima Syndrome is when...

You probably didn't expect to get a little dose of criminal minds on an ecotherapy and wellness website, did ya? Well, for those of you who are interested in learning about the gears churning inside some infamous criminals, or you're interested in learning more about how the criminal justice and legal system intertwine with psychology... this is...