From the fourth Thursday of November through Jan. 1, the 8.3 percent of Americans who deal with major depression must add to their daily challenges a new demand: to show some holiday cheer.
Tips for Navigating the Season of Joy While Dealing With Depression
‘The holidays really act like a spotlight,’ an expert said. ‘Whatever is underneath the surface and hard or painful ... really gets turned up.’
A family prays before Thanksgiving dinner in Stamford, Conn., on Nov. 24, 2016. John Moore/Getty Images
Michael Clements
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