The session, the latest installment of a monthly series dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, will offer expert advice on how to cope with seasonal sadness
Despite what the classic Christmas song may say, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t necessarily ring true for everyone. For many, the holidays bring about feelings of loneliness, anxiety and overall sadness — especially in recent years as many lives have been lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this time can serve as a bitter reminder of a loved one’s absence. And for those already struggling with a mental illness, their condition often worsens in months of November and December, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
While “holiday blues” is not a recognized psychiatric condition, the symptoms should not be ignored and, in less severe cases, can be managed with lifestyle changes.
On Wednesday, December 15, South Texas Health System Behavioral will continue its monthly “Let’s Talk” mental health webinar series with a discussion on holiday blues, aka seasonal affective disorder. STHS Behavioral CEO Sharon Pendlebury will lead the session, discussing the symptoms one should be aware of, as well as ways to help fight the holiday blues and make this a more joyful time.
Who: South Texas Health System Behavioral What: Let’s Talk Holiday Blues FREE virtual seminar When: Wednesday, December 15, from 5 – 6 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom. Pre-registration recommended, not required.
Zoom Meeting ID: 990 1614 6463
Passcode: 711516
About South Texas Health System
South Texas Health System is a multi-facility healthcare system serving patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The system includes four acute care facility campuses with specialties in pediatrics, heart and vascular services, maternity and women’s health and trauma services. Inpatient and outpatient treatment for behavioral health needs and addictive disorders is also provided through the system's South Texas Health System Behavioral facility. South Texas Health System is affiliated with the South Texas Clinical Partners ACO, Prominence Health Plan, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. The system operates an advanced Level II Trauma Center at South Texas Health System McAllen, the first and only freestanding children’s facility and pediatric ER at South Texas Health System Children’s, the region’s only freestanding heart hospital and specialized cardiac ER at South Texas Health System Heart, and six freestanding emergency rooms located in and around Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen and Alamo. For more information about the system and its comprehensive services, please visit www.southtexashealthsystem.com.
Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of South Texas Health System. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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