Written by Bianca Thompson , Clinical Social Work Intern at TKCC We often imagine a mental health “crisis” as an explosion — a breakdown in the middle of a grocery store or a cinematic moment of despair. The reality of emotional overwhelm is often much quieter. It does not always arrive with a bang, but more like a rising tide. Because the build-up is gradual, it is incredibly easy to dismiss the warning signs as a “busy week” or “just getting older.” However, recognizing the