How to bring joy back to the holidays

How to bring joy back to the holidays

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of hope, giving and joy. However, for many it’s a time for stress, depression and even grief. The holidays often intensify those negative feelings due to loss, financial pressure, overcommitment, and loneliness, which can trigger anxiety and sadness, says Serena Wong, M.D., a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente’s Vallejo Medical Center. It’s a busy season for experts like Wong. She said that starting i…