Holiday season can trigger mental health challenges in children
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The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many children, it can cause mental health challenges. With the sights of colorful holiday lights and the smells of Thanksgiving dinner can come mental health struggles for kids and teens. Children's Medical Center clinical therapist Sara Loftin said the holidays can be particularly difficult for young people.
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Main Idea: Children’s Medical Center says the holiday season can bring more anxiety and depression for kids, and parents can help by making home feel calmer and more predictable.
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- Clinical therapist Sara Loftin said the hospital sees more depression and anxiety in children and teens during the holidays.
- Warning signs can include changes in sleep or appetite, headaches, stomach aches, and more emotional outbursts.
- Holiday stress can come from family money problems, substance abuse, violence at home, and changes in routine when school is out.
- Loftin recommends letting children talk about their feelings, giving them choices, and using calm behavior as a teachable moment.
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Negative Impact
Holiday stress can raise anxiety and depression in children, which can strain families and add pressure on schools and health care services.
Positive Impact
Children’s Medical Center says early support, calm routines, and parent guidance can help families spot problems sooner and reduce harm.
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