Thriving during the Holidays with Mental Health Struggles: 5 Game-Changing Tips You Need to Know!
The holiday season — a time for joy, family, and celebration. But for many, it’s also a season filled with stress, anxiety, and the weight of mental health challenges. Whether it’s the pressure to be cheerful, the overwhelming to-do lists, or the complexity of family dynamics, the holidays can feel like an emotional rollercoaster.
If you're someone who struggles with mental health issues, this time of year can be especially tough. The constant barrage of “holiday cheer” can often leave you feeling isolated or even guilty for not feeling the same way. But don’t worry — you’re not alone, and there are practical steps you can take to make it through the season without losing your mind.
Here are five game-changing tips to help you navigate the holidays if you're dealing with mental health challenges:
Three tips for handling the holiday blues
Amidst the joy and excitement of the holiday season, it’s easy to overlook the challenges that so many people encounter this time of year, especially when it comes to dealing with loss of loved ones, Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD), and other significant issues. It can be even harder to cope with these issues when it seems like you are alone in your experience, when you think you have a responsibility to keep up a brave face for those around you; when you feel like you can’t bear the pain or manage the emotions that come with thinking about that which you are missing.
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Letter to the Members of the AVMA Board from Latinx
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