In this episode, we discuss the struggles surrounding the holiday season. The stress and expectations that come with the holidays can be emotionally draining. Feelings of worry, despair, and loneliness can happen at any time of the year, and the stress of the holidays can make them worse. We speak about setting boundaries, being kind to ourselves to enforce those boundaries, and knowing that it's ok to say yes to things that scare us. We also discuss other things we can do that can make us feel more human during this time of year.
Mental health for the Christmas Blues:
https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/tips-preventing-blue-christmas-new-year/
CAMH online well-being courses that you may want to look into during the holiday season:
https://wellcentral.ca/well-being-course/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-dCcBhBQEiwAeWidtRNzmEFiF9yAyJ9XC_5BESLbJEXGvhG8P5i5mZz5sKVA0AxQSZG1lhoCYX8QAvD_BwE
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The information provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals in the field of mental health. It is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician, other health care, or mental health care professionals. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problem or prescribe medication or other treatment. BEFORE BEGINNING ANY DIET, EXERCISE, OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MAY HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE, CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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