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White-knuckling the holidays: Why so many Americans put mental health on hold at the end of the year

  • Zocdoc data shows that average daily bookings with mental health providers fall 11% in November and December compared with September and October.
  • Many adults report holiday-related stress even as mental health appointments decline.
  • Michelle Conrad says that needing support and having the capacity to access it are different things.
  • Conrad says that holiday demands, disrupted routines, child care, emotional energy, and holiday costs can make therapy another task or expense to cut.
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White-knuckling the holidays: Why so many Americans put mental health on hold at the end of the year

Zocdoc reports that many Americans postpone mental health care during the holidays despite rising stress, due to emotional and logistical pressures.

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El Paso Inc. broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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