Seasonal Mental Health Issues

The shorter days of Fall and Winter and the Holiday Season bring their share of mental health problems. Sometimes it's hard to know whether we're feeling down or upset because of the meager sunlight or holiday stress. Check out these articles to help you during this time of year.

• Seasonal Depression - Find out about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Getting Together with Family - The Holidays can be especially stressful if you grew up in a dysfunctional family. Read on if family get-togethers are hard for you.
• Ten Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress - Mark Sichel, LCSW, has some excellent tips to help you cope this time of year.
• How to make New Years Resolutions Stick - Find out how to make real changes in your life as a new year begins in this guest article by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D.

  No matter how things have been in the past, you can make this season and the new year better for you.

  Last edited 11/20/05