The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful and magical—but for many, it brings stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. In this episode of Vitals & Voices, we’re joined by Ann Young, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to explore why the holidays can feel overwhelming and share practical strategies for coping with social overload, financial strain, grief, and those heavy end-of-year reflections.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why holidays amplify mental health struggles
• Signs of social overload and how to set boundaries
• Coping with financial stress
• Navigating grief and loneliness
• Maintaining balance amid disrupted routines
• Healthy end-of-year reflections
• Managing holiday anxiety in the moment

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