8 Ways to Avoid Depression This Holiday Season

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team

'Tis the Season...

'Tis the Season...

The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people, filled with good friends, time with family, and delicious holiday feasts. But it's also a potentially stressful time, triggering symptoms of depression and anxiety in many people.

The good news? Experts say there are ways you can reduce your risk of depression and anxiety during the holiday season. In this slideshow, we look at eight of these ways.

By The HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 04/03/2012, First Published: 11/04/2011