It’s time for a reckoning about the mental health of reality TV stars

Summary: Reality TV is facing a big problem with mental health. Recently, shows starring Taylor Frankie Paul, like "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and "The Bachelorette," were paused because of her serious relationship drama and mental breakdowns. Experts say reality TV is built to cause stress by using isolation, alcohol, and lack of sleep to get good ratings. While the UK has strict rules to protect stars' mental health, the US does not. Fans and experts are now demanding that networks stop using people's mental health struggles just to make a popular show.

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