Elmo's Well-Intentioned Check-In Unleashes Mental Health Crisis
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Elmo's innocent check-in on Twitter led to an outpouring of mental health struggles from users, prompting the "Sesame Street" character and his team to share emotional well-being resources. The overwhelming response also caught the attention of President Biden, who encouraged Americans to support each other. Meanwhile, in California, bipartisan support for Proposition 1 aims to address the state's homelessness and mental health crisis.
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