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Resources for Winter Well-Being
Healthy Holidays | Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The holidays can make it hard to stick to wellness practices or start new ones. But with a little planning, you can approach the busiest time of the year with some strategies to stay on track with your overall health and well-being. The CDC offers tips and resources to keep physical and mental health at the forefront throughout this season.
Holidays Can Be Hard | ACE Resource Network
Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are stressful, potentially traumatic experiences we face before age 18. ACE Resource Network envisions a society well-informed about the impacts of ACEs, with supportive resources and systems in place to help all people thrive while minimizing the effects of childhood adversity and toxic stress in current and future generations. Their “Holidays Can Be Hard” campaign provides useful tips, tools, and links to national resources.
Holiday Toolkit | Mental Health First Aid
From family gatherings to financial pressures, the holiday season can take a toll on your mental health. To support you on your journey of mental wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) created a free toolkit with tips to help you navigate the holidays and prioritize your mental wellbeing. Click the link above to access this free PDF.
Hope for the Holidays | Mental Health America
For many people, the holidays conjure up a Norman Rockwell-esque mental picture of people gathered to enjoy food, friends, and family, accompanied by feelings of love, warmth, and excitement. But for others, the holidays can cause them to feel anxious or depressed despite all the decorations and festivities. Mental Health America offers tips and resources for this season in the link above.
Mental Health During the Holidays | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
If you find yourself feeling anxious about the holidays, you are certainly not alone. National Alliance on Mental Health offers a few steps you can take to prioritize your mental health during this hectic season. Click the link above to learn more.
Seven Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress | APA
Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) offers seven coping strategies to help bolster mental health during the holidays.
Ways Kids Can Help Prepare for a Family Gatherings | PBS KIDS for Parents
Before a big event or family gathering, there’s much to do! Kids often ask, “How can we help?” because they want to participate, too. Everyone is important in a family and community — including the kids! Finding ways to include your kids in the event can make it more meaningful for everyone.