The holiday season is a time full of excitement, celebration and happiness. Families, friends and loved ones have the opportunity to come together in observance of religious holidays, family traditions and social gatherings. For most people, the holiday season is a rewarding and cherished time of year.

However, for some people, the holidays can bring a lot of stress, anxiety and feelings of depression. The extra demands of holiday shopping, expenses and travel can be overwhelming. Strained relationship between family members and other loved ones can also play a part in holiday burnout. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) would like to offer some tip sheets and other resources to help families and individuals cope and make the most of this festive season.

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Links
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Care
American Psychotherapy Association
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Hispanic Medical Association
Mental Health America
National Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
Screening for Mental Health