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May 11, 2026

Money Happens: Tips for dealing with student loan debt when it affects your mental health

  • The rising cost of living combined with the increased amount of other types of debt is leading many people feeling constrained.
    • By ADRIANA MORGA
    Associated Press

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    Experts say that if you’re dealing with student loan debt and it’s affecting your mental health, give yourself some specific time to not worry about your debt and instead focus on the big picture.

    NEW YORK — Between her college and master's degrees, Justene Bologna accumulated over $200,000 in debt. It has affected not only her finances but also her mental health.


     
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