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Reef Karim reported in an article published on December 19, 2009 titled “The Obsession with Reality TV: A Psychological Investigation” Al end of its investigation concluded "Reality TV is harmful to someone's mental health. It says: “If an individual is mentally/psychologically unprepared for the potential humiliation, competition or adoration that will quickly be placed upon them, this could have negatives on his psyche. We have heard of mental breakdowns and even occasional suicides after the taping of a reality show. Now, it is much more likely that those individuals had predisposing mental health conditions, but we cannot deny that the stress of performing and/or not having aftercare is a big concern for some individuals. Additionally, screening for major mental health disorders or major substance use disorders is very important. And for those watching at home, the hope is that they don't experience life only vicariously through reality TV participants. If an individual does not need stimulation or activity in their life because they see it on television (reality or not), this is a