Title: 9 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues
Headings: How to Deal with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
How to Deal with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
Understanding the holiday blues
What are the symptoms?
9 ways to manage the holiday blues
Dealing with post-holiday depression
What you can do now

Content: These blues can be especially overwhelming during a time of change. Christmas and New Year’s Eve often present challenging demands, from never-ending parties to family obligations. These events can come with higher levels of stress. If you’re dealing with feelings of stress or depression, know that you aren’t alone. There are ways to manage your symptoms and get the help you need. Learn more: The psychology of the holiday blues »
What are the symptoms? The most common symptom of the holiday blues is amplified depression. This is true of people who may or may not being dealing with depression already. You may be experiencing a bout of seasonal depression if you feel like simple activities are more difficult than normal.