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Support During the Holidays

The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebrations. This time of year can also trigger difficult emotions, thoughts, or behaviors—which can affect your mental health and use of substances (including alcohol). Let your friends, family, and communities know that confidential support is available 24/7 for both mental health and substance use.

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Illustration of Christmas trees with text that says: You're not alone this holiday season. Support is available.

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Post Copy- All Platforms: Your presence can be a present for someone this season 🎁 Support & following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others who may be in crisis. Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

Post Copy - All Platforms: Give the gift of support this season 🎁 Reach out; listen; treat people with respect, compassion & empathy; provide support; follow up. Learn more actions we can all take to support our loved ones who may be struggling samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

Post Copy - All Platforms: The #HolidaySeason can be an extra stressful time for many people. When you offer support, you’re providing hope to those who may need it most. Find ways to support yourself and those around you: findsupport.gov

Post Copy - All Platforms:Remember, it's OK not to feel merry and bright this season. If you need support, SAMHSA has resources to help—including resources for mental health or substance use challenges. You’re not alone. findsupport.gov

Illustration of ornaments with text that says: Coping tips. Take care of yourself. Take care of your body. - get enough sleep - spend time outside - play sports - get exercise. Connect with people for support. - when you feel ready, think about asking for help - join a support group or online community - talk to people who care about you and won't judge you-and be open to their advice - if you're in a safe relationship, be open with your partner about what you're going through - get involved with a sports team, school activity, or a religious or spritial organization - volunteer for a cause you care about. Take care of your mind. - write or draw your feelings - take a few deep breaths - take a break from news or social media - explore your interests and hobbies - if you can, follow a regular schedule each day and build in time to take breaks - celebrate large and small successes. Focus on self-care for your overall health and wellness. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day.

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Post Copy - All Platforms: Is the holiday stress getting to you? Believe in the magic of #SelfCare ✨ It’s ok to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to take care of yourself to help destress: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Post Copy - All Platforms: This season can be stressful— socially, financially, emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to show yourself some comfort & joy: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Post Copy - All Platforms: Show yourself some love💝and take care of yourself this season. That includes taking care of your overall mental and behavioral health. Learn some ways to take care of yourself to help de-stress: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Post Copy - All Platforms: This “cheerful” season can also be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

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Post Copy - All Platforms: It's OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can bring up feelings of loneliness & grief ✨ Hope, help & healing are within reach. Reach out to someone to speak about what’s weighing on you. You can also call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org

Post Copy - All Platforms: This time-of-year can be especially difficult if your loved one is grieving a loss. You can offer help and support and assure them that they’re not alone in their grieving process. Learn more: samhsa.gov/coping-bereavement-grief

Post Copy - All Platforms: The #HolidaySeason can be a particularly difficult time for those experiencing grief. It’s important to find time for self-care and to ask for support. SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/coping-bereavement-grief

Post Copy - All Platforms: This might not be the most wonderful time of the year for all. Many may experience loneliness around this time. Let your loved ones and other people in your community know they’re not alone this season, and that if they’re struggling, help is available. samhsa.gov/coping-bereavement-grief

Illustration of ornaments with text that says: You're not alone. Help is available. 988 suicide & crisis lifeline. 988 or 988lifeling.org. Veterans crisis line, Dial 988 (press 1). SAMHSA's national helpline. 1-800-622-HELP (4357). Disaster distress helpline. 1-800-985.5990. FindSupport.gov. FindTreatment.gov

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Post Copy - All Platforms: The holidays can bring tough triggers for alcohol or other substance use—but you don’t have to face them alone. Help is available if you would like support with your recovery: samhsa.gov/find-help

Post Copy - All Platforms: Spread the love and joy of the season by showing your support for those on their recovery journey. No one in recovery should feel alone—especially during the holiday season. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help for support and resources.

Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery can bring warmth and a smile to a cold day. You are not alone on your recovery journey! If you are struggling with the use of substances use, including alcohol, and need some extra support this season, SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help

Post Copy - All Platforms: For some, the holiday season and celebrations can trigger unwanted emotions or behaviors. Help is available, if you or someone in your life is struggling with the use of substances, including alcohol, and would like support with recovery: samhsa.gov/find-help

Illustration of ornaments with text that says: Seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a condition in which some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is not considered a seperate disorder but is a type of depression. Signs and symptoms. Not everyone with SAD has the same symptoms, but they can include: - sad, anxious, or empty feelings - feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness - loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy - fatique and decreased energy - difficulity concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions - thoughts of death or suicide - oversleeping - overeating, particularely with craving for carbohydrates - weight gain - social withdrawal (feeling like hibernating) - difficulity sleeping - lack of appetite - irritability and agitation

Post Copy - All Platforms: Is the weather outside frightful? For some, the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of depression. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you’re experiencing symptoms this season: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Post Copy - All Platforms: Is it just the 'winter blues' or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD, a type of depression, and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Post Copy - All Platforms: Oversleeping and social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”) are some of the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Learn more about SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

Post Copy - All Platforms: It’s that time of year when the days grow shorter, and the weight of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel heavier. Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD and how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

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Last Updated: 11/17/2023