Silver Hill Hospital doctor gives tips on navigating mental health during the holiday season
A study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse.
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The holidays can be a very stressful and emotional time, especially for those impacted by mental illness.
A study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness showed that 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse.
Dr. Jeff Katzman Director of the Silver Hill Academy for Research and Education touches on some of the following topics:
Managing grief, for anyone who's recently lost a loved one and experiencing the holidays now without them for the first time
Advice and coping mechanisms for stay sober during the holidays, for anyone who's fighting substance use disorder or just generally has chosen to live a sober lifestyle
Navigating challenging family dynamics
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), an annually recurring period of depression that coincides with the winter months and affects about 10 million people in the U.S.
