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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Monica Rosas Dominguez Of Arlington Dies At 17 Monica Rosas Dominguez Of Arlington Dies At 17
Monica Rosas Dominguez Of Arlington Dies At 17 Monica Elvira Rosas Dominguez of Arlington died on Jan. 14, at 17 years old. The teen's family launched a GoFundMe campaign that had raised more than $24,500 as of Saturday, Feb. 4. The campaign says Monica battled "anxiety, depression, and a severe eating disorder" for years. But she didn't let it define her. "Monica had many interests such as being a member of girl scouts since kindergarten, rec soccer, Mexican Folk dance, volunteering at the pet shelter to help feed the cats, and cooking delicious meals/pastries for her loved ones," the page reads.  "She had also been a membe…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Lawsuit Blames Meta For Preteen Girl's Suicidal Thoughts, Eating Disorder Lawsuit Blames Meta For Preteen Girl's Suicidal Thoughts, Eating Disorder
Lawsuit Blames Meta For Preteen Girl's Suicidal Thoughts, Eating Disorder Meta - the company formerly known as Facebook Inc. - is facing a new lawsuit from a family that is alleging that social media platforms led to a tween’s eating disorder and suicidal thoughts. The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) filed a personal injury lawsuit against Meta, Inc., the parent company of Instagram, on behalf of Alexis Spence and her parents, Kathleen and Jeffrey Spence. Officials said that the lawsuit was filed on Monday, June 6 in US District Court in the Northern District of California, which the organization announced on Tuesday, June 7. According to the complaint…

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by Zak Failla