The holidays are a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration, but they can also bring added stress and emotional challenges. Seasonal obligations, extra worries, and stressors can take a toll on your mental health. It’s important to prioritize your well-being by minimizing stress, connecting with loved ones, and focusing on the positive aspects of the season.
We’ve compiled some mental health and holiday planning resources to help you navigate this time with care.
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Here are some helpful articles and tips for maintaining your mental health throughout the holiday season:
- Tips for Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays – PDF (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Holiday Mental Health Resources in Southern California (NBC Los Angeles)
- Caring for Yourself During the Holidays (National Council on Aging)
- 8 Holiday Stress-Reducing Tips (Psychology Today)
- Managing Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season (Mental Health First Aid)
- 7 Tips for Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays (UC Davis)
- How to Cope With Holiday Stress and Depression (Cleveland Clinic)
- Loneliness and Social Isolation During the Holidays (Mayo Clinic)
To help you stay safe and healthy, here are some key planning resources for navigating the holidays:
- How to Have Healthier Holidays in 1-2-3 (CDC)
- Be Healthy During the Holidays (Mayo Clinic)
- Quick Tips: Reducing Holiday Stress (Kaiser Permanente)
- Five Ways to Keep the Holidays Healthy (Medicare)