Xmas season can bring joy and togetherness and be a joyful moment; but it can also be an emotionally complex situation, bringing feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and sadness. The pressures of maintaining holiday traditions, coupled with the emotional and physical toll of illness, can make this time of year especially challenging.
For this reason, it is important to take a proactive approach to facing the challenges that might emerge. Coping strategies can be helpful as they are actions or thoughts used to purposefully approach or modify one’s reaction to stressful or unpleasant situations. In the next paragraphs, we describe potential mental health challenges that may emerge during this festive season, as well as coping strategies that may contribute address them.
