The Pressure to Be Merry: Why Holiday Depression Is More Common Than You Think

The Pressure to Be Merry: Why Holiday Depression Is More Common Than You Think

Grace Spencer, Psy.D
Published on: 15/12/2025

Holiday depression affects many people who feel pressure to be cheerful during the holidays. Learn why it happens, how it shows up, and what helps during the emotional stress of December.

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