This time of the year the holidays typically bring joy and excitement; however, they also can bring stress and anxiety for many people. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38% of people say their stress level increases during the holidays. OSF HealthCare Psychotherapist Dr. Kaleena Williams offers suggestions of how to decrease stress levels this holiday season:
If you do experience anxiety or depression this holiday season, OSF HealthCare also provides a free and secure digital tool to anyone called SilverCloud that assists individuals in managing anxiety, depression, or stress. SilverCloud can be downloaded directly onto your phone from your Google Play or Apple App store.
