Sort worries: can anything be done? If yes, write what, how and when
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Published 2 October 2026
For each worry, ask whether there's anything practical you can do. If there is, write a specific plan covering what, how and when, and do any part you can right now. For worries outside your control, the NHS suggests trying to accept them and shifting your focus.
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- Tackling your worries (opens in a new tab)
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- NHS Every Mind Matters
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- 2026
If you're struggling right now, you don't have to handle it alone. In Canada or the US, call or text 988 any time. If you're in immediate danger, call 911. In Canada, 211 can connect you with local mental health and addiction services.
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