And your mental health is just as important as the decorations and gifts.
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Bridgette Poston, a licensed clinical social worker at Provident Hospital in Chicago, joined ABC7 Chicago Monday to talk more about it.
The holidays can actually be a hard time of year for many, as there are many stressors, including family members.
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It's important to know the difference between the holiday blues and clinical depression, as well.
Poston also talked about cost-conscious strategies to feel better.
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