It's World Mental Health Day and the Mental Health Foundation is focusing on overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much.

"Doomscrolling is a natural and human response to a world that can feel unstable. However, it can also affect our mental health. While online content can help us feel more informed, reassured and in control, doomscrolling can cause us to become more anxious, sad, or overwhelmed."

Read more about how to combat doomscrolling.

"Constantly hearing about negative news from around the world can feel like a lot to take in – and that’s because it is. Feeling overwhelmed by current events, no matter how big or small, can take a toll on our mental health.

In the digital age, managing how much information we take on board might feel impossible. But you can take control and limit the impact of global overwhelm on your well-being." 

Find out how to cope with overwhelm.