navigating loneliness during the holidays

The holidays are often presented as a time of joy and community, but for many individuals, the season can intensify feelings of loneliness or disconnection. Understanding how loneliness impacts emotional well-being and learning supportive ways to reconnect can help create a more grounded and meaningful holiday experience. Understanding Seasonal Loneliness How Isolation Impacts Mood Isolation…

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how doomscrolling affects mood sleep and stress

Doomscrolling is Affecting your Mental Health Doomscrolling refers to the persistent consumption of distressing news or crisis-oriented digital content, typically through platforms designed to encourage prolonged engagement. Although information-seeking is a normal response to uncertainty, excessive exposure to negative media can dysregulate emotional processing systems, heighten physiological arousal, and interfere with healthy sleep and coping…

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holiday stress and substance use risk around fam

Holiday Stress & Substance Use — Prevention and Support Strategies The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful and fulfilling, but for many individuals it can be a time of stress, emotional triggers, and increased vulnerability to substance use. Understanding why holidays can intensify challenges, and knowing how to access effective support, is key to…

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