The holidays are often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many people, this season can feel heavy—marked by stress, grief, loneliness, or even exhaustion. If someone you care about is struggling during the holidays, you might wonder what to say or how to help.…
Halloween is a time for imaginative costumes, haunted houses, and all things spooky. But it also brings an opportunity to address some of the ways that certain portrayals—particularly around mental health—can perpetuate stereotypes and discrimination. As we celebrate the eerie and unknown, it’s worth examining the imagery and language we use and considering how Halloween…
The holiday season can bring great joy, but also great stress. It is important to recognize that not everyone’s experiences during the holiday season are the same. There are undoubtedly disproportionally many people who suffer during this time of year over people who do have that perfect “Hallmark Holiday” experience. Here are five tips from…
In a year like no other, there is undoubtedly going to be a holiday season like no other. Many people this year are struggling to cope with negative emotions as they approach the holidays this year, and for good reason. There are so many causes for feeling anxiety, stress, and disappointment that sometimes it can…
Since the launch of the holiday season we have been writing about the hope and progress in mental health, from the groundbreaking Emotion Revolution Summit hosted by Lady Gaga and Yale and the creation of a mental health roadmap for New York City, to the important initiatives being spearheaded by various nonprofits and healthcare organizations…
