Mental Health help available for those dealing with holiday stress in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The holiday hustle and bustle has begun.

And your mental health is just as important as the decorations and gifts.

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.

Visit CookCountyHealth.org for more information.