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Mental health expert discusses impact of San Diego Mosque shooting on Americans

Mental health expert discusses impact of San Diego Mosque shooting on Americans
Mental health expert discusses impact of San Diego Mosque shooting on Americans
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TAMPA, Fla. —

  • On Monday, three people were shot and killed when two teenagers opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • The two suspected gunmen were later found dead, according to police.
  • Right now, the country is reeling after another act of violence against a religious group.
  • Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan covers mental health and spoke with Stephanie Koszalka, the director of clinical and specialized care services at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, about the impact an incident like this — now considered a hate crime — has on all Americans, and the steps you can take to overcome those fears.

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Bradenton community responds after 20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million

The 20-year-old IMG Academy volleyball star and Under Armour All-American died Sept. 16 after a three-month battle with the rare blood disorder — even though doctors had found her a 100% bone marrow match, her mother, Tanya Mack tells Tampa Bay 28 reporter Haley Zarcone.

20-year-old volleyball star dies from disease that affects 2 in a million