Mental health groups urge Kmart and Spotlight to ban straitjacket Halloween costumes

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 02:05

Mental health advocates call for removal of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight - 7NEWS — Mental health groups urge Kmart and Spotlight to ban straitjacket Halloween costumes

Mental health experts have called for the ban of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight stores. The call comes following growing concerns about the potential impact of such costumes on mental health. The trend was reported on Friday, 30 October 2026. The action aims to address increasing awareness about the mental effects of these costumes.

“The call comes following growing concerns about the potential impact of such costumes on mental health,” — Andreas Mercer, senior market analyst at Keswell Ham Staffing, observed.

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Oct 30 — Mental health experts have called for the ban of straitjacket Halloween costumes from Kmart and Spotlight stor...

Oct 31 — The action aims to address increasing awareness about the mental effects of these costumes....

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