Overcoming the Holiday Blues

* 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: LonelinessFinancial stressStress of New Year resolutionsFamily pressuresAbondoning healthy habitsTravelingLoss of a loved oneWe 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 healthDon't abandon healthy habitsBe realisticStick to a budgetSet aside differencesLearn to say NOIt’s ok to take a breatherFocus on what’s meaningful for you about the holiday seasonVolunteer 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 beingSeek professional help if you need it.Professional Resources: Mayo Clinic Hotline            Mental health and the holidays: (800) 854-7771     2.  Mental Health America website: https://mhanational.orgWarmlines: 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 notMHA’s Inspire communities provide a place for people with similar interests to support and encourage each other 24/7 onlineAnxiety 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#mentalhealth #physicalhealth #depression #holidayblues #suicide #help #resources #familypressure #5Spheres #5Spheresoffit #holidaypressure #christmasgifts #financialstress #holidaystresswww.the5spheresoffit.com