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* IMPORTANT: If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please know that help is available and you are not alone. Below you will find resources for support and guidance. However, these resources are not a substitute for professional help. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or requires urgent assistance, please call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room.

In this episode… 

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for most people, the holiday season is definitely not the jolliest time of the year. 

Young people in particular find the holidays stressful: A Healthline survey found that 65 percent of Generation Z were stressed out by the holiday season, a higher number than Millennials and Baby Boomers.

We discuss holiday challenges and their impact on the 5 Spheres: 

• Loneliness
• Financial stress
• Stress of New Year resolutions
• Family pressures
• Abondoning healthy habits
• Traveling
• Loss of a loved one

We provide positive steps to prevent and/or combat holiday challenges and their impact on the 5 Spheres: 

• Take care of your physical being - good food, exercise and sleep positively impact your mental health
• Don't abandon healthy habits
• Be realistic
• Stick to a budget
• Set aside differences
• Learn to say NO
• It’s ok to take a breather
• Focus on what’s meaningful for you about the holiday season
• Volunteer and/or help others - this allows the brain to produce more feel-good chemicals, like oxytocin and progesterone, creating more benefits for the physical and mental being
• Seek professional help if you need it.

Professional Resources: 

1. Mayo Clinic Hotline

            Mental health and the holidays: (800) 854-7771

     2.  Mental Health America website: https://mhanational.org

• Warmlines: Warmlines are phone numbers people can call when they need someone to talk to or to just be there, whether they are experiencing a crisis or not
• MHA’s Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 online
• Anxiety And Depression Association Of America (ADAA) Online Peer-To-Peer Anxiety And Depression Support Group

     3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

     Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

    4. Crisis Text Line

    Text MHA 741-741

    5. Talk to your primary care physician or mental health professional for information on local support groups

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