S4:E4 Holiday Blues

Happy Holidays Intellects! Tis the season and we know there is a lot weighing heavy on our minds these days. In this episode we unpack why it is important to acknowledge Holiday Blues and different ways to set boundaries to be proactive about them. It is no secret that the world looks very different for us than generations before and pre pandemic, so even if it doesn’t apply this year, you’ll want to take a listen for you or just in case there is anyone you know that is struggling with grief, financial stress, mental health, or even just the pressure that comes with what society considers as living up to expectations of the holidays. Remember you matter and we have articles and resources provided below and on prior episodes. Death Spike on Christmas Day: https://www.us-funerals.com/deaths-spike-on-christmas-day/ Forbes: Black Americans and Holiday Blues https://www.forbes.com/sites/maiahoskin/2020/12/07/black-americans-are-more-venerable-to-what-some-dismiss-as-the-holiday-blues/?sh=10eb00ec7d90 Why We get Depressed during Holidays https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/why-we-get-depressed-during-holidays/ Mental Health and Holiday Blues https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2014/Mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues#:~:text=Approximately%20755%20of%20overall%20respondents,pressure%20and%2057%25%20unrealistic%20expectations. National Hopeline Network, Suicide & Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-HOPE(4673)