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Alarming Perez Hilton incident focuses attention on mental health
['Charlie Wojciechowski']
News – NBC Chicago
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is recovering in a Miami hospital today after an alarming and bizarre incident livestreamed Tuesday night on TikTok.
In the live video, Hilton can be seen apparently harming himself in front of an internet audience, and the incident raises concerns for advocates of mental health and suicide prevention.
I have never seen it on social media,” said Dr. Melida Rodriguez, a licensed mental health counselor.
In a statement, the group says:“Research shows the way we share information related to self-harm and mental health crisis matters.
If those signs are visible, experts recommend making sure that person has access to mental health care.It is also important to make sure they feel connections with family and community support.