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Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study
Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study Feeling a bit anxious these days? You're not alone. A total of 61 percent of Americans say that the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 5 election has slightly, moderately, or significantly impacted their mental health, according to a brand-new poll published by Forbes Health. “I believe some people’s anxiety comes from past post-election results,” Dr. Rufus Tony Spann, a certified school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, told Forbes. “Based on the results of previous elections, some communities felt they needed to prepare for the backlash due to the results of an election.” About 2,00…
REWARD INCREASED: Offer For Help Finding Missing Clifton Man Boosted To $2,000 REWARD INCREASED: Offer For Help Finding Missing Clifton Man Boosted To $2,000
Reward Increased: Offer For Help Finding Missing Clifton Man Boosted To $2,000 Family members said they last spoke with Edgar Pelaez of Clifton by phone on July 16, 2022. No one has seen nor heard from him since, police said. Authorities recharged the case on Wednesday, Aug. 30, increasing a reward for help finding the father of two to $2,000. Edgar, 39, was last known to be in the area of Hoover Avenue in Passaic, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. He'd also frequented Botany Village (Clifton) and Parker Avenue in Passaic. “His family is concerned for his welfare due to existing medical issues,” Clifton police had said after he'd been reported missin…
Jersey Shore High School Coach 'Shamed' Overweight Football Player: Report Jersey Shore High School Coach 'Shamed' Overweight Football Player: Report
Jersey Shore High School Coach 'Shamed' Overweight Football Player: Report A lawsuit has been filed against a Jersey Shore school district where a high school football coach allegedly "fat-shamed" a player, NJ Advance Media reported. The Lacey Township High School student reportedly was clinically obese and suffered from anxiety but endured regular harassment from the assistant coach, the outlet said, quoting the suit. “Look at how fat you got,” the coach allegedly told the student at the start of a 2021 practice. “Look at you. Lose weight.”  His mother reportedly approached another team coach and other school officials about the shaming but it failed to cea…