Holiday Stress

• Anxiety, financial pressure, stress increase during holidays: mental health experts

  Edmonton therapists say around this time of year, more people experience anxiety, depression and are increasingly stressed in their day-to-day lives.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
  
• Rising demand for therapy during holiday season in the Okanagan, expert says

  Many people seek professional help and someone to talk to during the holiday season, one expert says. However, it's not an easy time for a new client to connect with a therapist.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
  
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• Stress, loneliness magnified during the holidays: mental health experts

  It's a time of year that's focused around gatherings and family and friends, but for many, the holidays are a time filled with stress, loneliness, and anxiety.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• ‘Setting boundaries’: Dealing with stress around the holiday season

  Experts say the Christmas season is not a time for competition and holiday stress but a time for celebration with friends and family.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Omicron, holidays a ‘perfect storm’ for stress and anxiety. Here’s how to cope

  Keeping in mind what you can control, staying kind and compassionate and exercising regularly will help Canadians cope during the second COVID-19 holiday season, experts say.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2021
• Mental Health Monday: Managing holiday stress

  "It can be tough to know what help is right for you, so we encourage people to go to cmhakelowna.org and click on Find Help Now, for a full list of resources," Jessica Samuels said

  Health

  Dec 7, 2020
• Navigating family gatherings during holidays important for mental health: counsellor

  What happens when spending time with family means stress and frustration instead of merriment?

  Lifestyle

  Dec 24, 2019
• Survive the holidays by maintaining connections with family, friends: mental health advocate

  "The perfect gift for most people is really just connection with other people," Adam Milne said.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2019
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• Health expert creates greeting cards to help Canadians ‘gently decline’ holiday invites

  December is often described as "the most wonderful time of the year," but it can also be the busiest and most stressful, leaving you more susceptible to illness.

  Consumer

  Dec 12, 2019
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• Scott Thompson: Family Day to bring another holiday fix, without decorations

  The great news is we don't have to wait long for another holiday, writes Scott Thompson, because February brings Family Day.

  Jan 7, 2019