Not So Merry: How To Manage Your Mental Health and Beat the Holiday Blues | S6 E10

Is the most wonderful time of the year not so wonderful for you? The holidays can actually be a very unhappy time if you dealing with increased stress, seasons of loss, or unrealistic expectations. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi sit down with their daughter Lauren, who has a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and coordinates Metro Life Church's Wellness program. You'll learn about the dangers of staying in a state of sadness for too long and discover tips on how to manage your mental health better, including the real issue of seasonal affective disorder and how it can impact your holiday mood. From serving the community and engaging in physical activity to planning activities with loved ones and focusing on gratitude, you'll discover effective ways to improve your mood and find reasons for joy during this potentially challenging time. Watch our Keeping the Holidays Happy Episodes hereText the show! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterCONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app