Forbes November 30, 2023
The winter holidays always seem to be full of positive and cheerful references. “Merry Christmas” and carols marking this season as “the most wonderful time of the year” are just a few examples of joyful greetings disseminated around this time. While many people look forward to time off from work and eggnog-filled festivities with family and friends, the sad reality is that ‘tis NOT the season to be jolly for everyone. The Christmas season can be associated with stress, sadness, loneliness and other challenges.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 64% of individuals living with a mental illness felt that their condition worsened during the holidays. Holiday-related stress is affecting all sectors. According to the American Psychiatric Association,...