
What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed: A Step‑by‑Step (Mental Health) Action Plan
Feeling overwhelmed can sneak up on you — one minute you’re doing okay, and the next, everything feels too heavy. Whether it’s school, relationships, family,
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Feeling overwhelmed can sneak up on you — one minute you’re doing okay, and the next, everything feels too heavy. Whether it’s school, relationships, family,

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