Ella Emhoff Addresses Mental Health Rumors

Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has addressed rumors regarding her mental health following her stepmother's loss in the presidential campaign. After a photo of her crying during Harris's concession speech went viral, Emhoff shared a post on Instagram denying claims that she had checked into a hospital, stating, 'Not true' and urging those spreading these rumors to reconsider their actions. She emphasized the importance of showing emotions and discussed her lifelong struggles with mental health, expressing that she is not ashamed of it. Emhoff's mother, Kerstin Emhoff, also defended her on social media against these attacks, stressing the need for emotional openness. Despite the backlash, Ella stated she has been focusing on self-care by spending time with her dog, Jerry. Her candidness serves as a reminder of the significance of mental health discussions in the face of adversity.