Dr. Alduan Tartt explains how grief, loneliness and unrealistic expectations contribute to the holiday blues. Activities that foster connection and purpose can help ease emotional strain during the ...

The holiday season arrives wrapped in expectation: family gatherings should feel warm, celebrations should spark joy, and gratitude should come naturally. Yet for millions of people, November through ...

The December holidays arrive with a familiar script: celebration, togetherness and cheer. But for some, the season feels sad and heavier than advertised. Mental health professionals often use the ...

For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, 'tis the season for unmet expectations, stress and grief, and psychology experts say these feelings require compassion, empathy and ...

Every year, as the holidays approach, headlines warn of “holiday blues” and Seasonal Affective Disorder—but that familiar narrative often leans more on anecdotes than on solid evidence. Depression ...

Christmas carols echo through the streets, and greetings for the New Year and well-wishes of "Happy New Year" are exchanged during the year-end and New Year’s season. Yet, some people feel their ...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, full of connection, traditions, and special moments. But once the decorations come down and the calendar flips, many people are left feeling flat, tired, and ...