Episode 298 Mental Health Monday; Holiday Blues

With tonight being Halloween, I’m recognizing October 31 as the beginning of the holiday season although many wait until November 1 before making such a proclamation. Whenever you “officially” recognize the start of the holiday season, it is important to keep in mind that not everyone is as excited for this time of year because it brings a lot of unwanted stress, anxiety, and depression. Although not a diagnosable condition, the holiday blues affects roughly 64% of people according to a 2015 study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Tonight, we are going to discuss this phenomenon in hopes we can keep you on the side of joy you desire this season.