The holidays are right around the corner, and they can often be a stressful time.

The American Psychiatric Association says about one in four people are experiencing more stress during the holidays.

Some of the top stressors are affording holiday gifts and grieving a loss or missed loved one.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers some helpful tips to deal with holiday stress:

Accept Imperfection : Do what works for you, keeping your mental wellness in mind.

Don't Lose Sight of What Really Counts : Be present in those moments.

Be Kind : Receiving and giving kindness is beneficial to everyone.

Find Time to Decompress : Exercise, nutrition, and sleep are very important

Ask For — and Accept — Help : You shouldn't feel guilty for asking for help

A doctor at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan will have more insight on how to deal with these holiday stressors.