Episode 7: Mental Health during the Holidays

Tell us your story! We'd love to hear from you!Anna and Maya discuss the impacts of the holiday season and seasonal depression, how to protect your mental health during the holidays, and why it is important to share the holidays with someone, even if they aren't family. Other members of the Council and NAMI Oklahoma staff also share their favorite holiday traditions. Share yours with us!Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/gr12nFaQOnEIf you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.If you are or if you know someone between 18 and 25 who would like to be on the NAMI Oklahoma NextGen Advisory Council in 2026, please click or share this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17T-K7ptvJGfVMKKV7i1gdecxC9hljyQBV0Fll8yWApg/edit?usp=drivesdkFollow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out the NAMI Oklahoma website for more information on services and upcoming events.The experiences and opinions shared on this podcast are those of the individuals and are not meant to directly reflect the beliefs of NAMI or NAMI Oklahoma.Hosts: Maya Williams-Furaha & Anna BennettQuestions: Kalyn DelaneyEditor: Halee HarderRecorded at the offices of NAMI OklahomaNAMI Oklahoma Staff Mentors: Jason Musgrove and Lorna Palmer