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As more athletes talk openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a small number of fans are weaponizing it.

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A young black woman in a red jersey dribbles a basketball.

On a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, a fan of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team plays this song to an opposing batter named Marcos Torres. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” six fans responded, imitating a pool game. The batter swings and whiffs. The cacophony begins again. “Marco!” “Polo!” Baseball fans are … Read more

This month’s highlights: Huntsville mother turns tragedy into mission to help mental health first responders

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This month's highlights: Huntsville mother turns tragedy into mission to help mental health first responders

Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of mental health issues and suicide. It may be difficult to read. If you or someone you know is struggling, the National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline 988 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, … Read more