Post-Holiday Mental Health: Blowin' Down those Blues

By: Rosanne Parks,  BSN, MSN, Director SAGE Unit

For some people, the time period after the holidays can be more than just a “let-down.” After the holiday rush, family time is short as most people go back to work.  There is increased worry about money from all that Christmas spending, the weather is often cold, and daylight hours are in short supply until spring.  It’s no wonder that maintaining mental wellness gets put on the “backburner.” 
If this is a difficult time of year for you, keep in mind some measures to take which can help you cope. Research shows the best areas to focus on are: 

“I’m Too Busy!”

By: Anne Snider, RN, BSN

Nurse Manager, Partial Hospital Program

Many of us have a tendency to put our own needs on hold.  We may think that, “oh, this will pass” or “I just don’t have time to be sick”.  We all face demands, be they with work or school or family.  Unfortunately, left unattended, our difficulties often times mount instead of pass.  But, we all know that we can’t be for others what we would like until we are healthy for ourselves.