7 Ways to Kick Holiday Depression to the Curb

High career expectations from family members, lack of funds, and other holiday problems can make anyone uncomfortable, and especially those with or prone to depression. Not to mention, the social pressure to be cheerful can be exhausting when you don’t feel that way. But with a smart strategy, the holiday season can leave you feeling up, not down.

Avoid Family Conflict No Matter What

There are a few ways to protect your sanity at family reunions, said Dr. Jeffrey Greeson, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University School of Medicine, in Durham, N.C.

If there is a …read more