What Therapists Personally Do To Handle Their Holiday Stress

Feeling more overwhelmed than merry? Here's how the pros look after their mental health during the festive season.

There’s no doubt that the holiday season can be a stressful time, amid all the travel plans, family visits and present shopping.

These activities often involve an array of demands that take a toll on your mental health, such as cleaning, cooking and spending. So it’s totally OK to experience stress or anxiety among the festivities; even mental health professionals ― who may seem like they have it all together — aren’t immune to these feelings.