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Balancing Work and School
By Mental Health America Staff
We know that high levels of stress hurt our mental health. With the growing rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns being seen on campuses across the country in mind, here are some questions you can ask yourself to support your mental health while working and staying in school.
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