Happy(er) Holidays Webinar with Mental Health America

For some, holidays can be a time of fun, joy, and family. For others, holidays are a source of enormous stress and often have a negative impact on our mental health. So many of the upcoming expectations of the holidays can put a strain on anyone including:

• Socializing
• Gift giving
• Family gatherings and planning
• Financial issues
• Family and social pressures


These stressors can cause symptoms of fatigue, stress, irritability, loneliness, overeating or drinking; as well as trigger existing mental health conditions to feel like they go into overdrive. Managing one’s depression, anxiety, or PTSD can be the tipping point on top of an already stressful time.


This year, in partnership with Mental Health America, we discussed tips on how to celebrate the holidays with a focus on mental health.