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UPMC doc: Prioritize mental health during holiday season
Dr. Tooba Qadir urges early mental health care and practical steps as 41% of Americans report increased holiday stress, citing loneliness, finances, and alcohol use.
- Recently, Dr. Tooba Qadir of UPMC Western Maryland advised prioritizing mental health ahead of the holiday season, drawing on her two and a half years as an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist.
- The holiday season can trigger anxiety and stress for many, with a study found that 41% of Americans report increased stress, according to the APA.
- Qadir advised people to reflect and anticipate their pattern, suggesting contacting mental-health providers and emphasizing sun and exercise as winter approaches.
- Qadir warned that holiday drinking often increases, noting alcohol-related problems and accidents rise with binge drinking thresholds of five drinks daily and 15 weekly for men, four daily and eight weekly for women.
- Qadir urged people to check on friends and family, saying those on the fence about therapy should seek care around the holidays and be directed to available resources.
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