LOS ANGELES -- Graphic video of the final moments of Charlie Kirk 's life and the aftermath of his assassination were on clear display for anyone with a phone. But once someone sees such disturbing images, how do they process it?

These are horrific, gruesome images no one really needs to see. TikTok announced it is removing close-up footage, and Meta is applying warning labels and restricting some images to those 18 and older.

The lasting effects of having seen such images on our psyche can be traumatizing. Kirk connected with millions of people through his videos and appearances. For many, he was a part of their social media fabric.

"What we experience, even through a screen, can be something absolutely profound and impactful, "said Dr. Ricardo Whyte, a psychiatrist with Dignity H

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