Holiday blues: Family conflict, loneliness among top reasons — DOH

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the holidays approaching, the Department of Health (DOH) highlighted the common factors that can cause temporary feelings of sadness and anxiety during the festive season. According to health experts, these “holiday blues” may affect people of all ages and are often brought about by a combination of different stressors. “Nakikita natin na nagkakaroon ng reaksyon ang isang individual, be it sa emotion or physical. Pwedeng magkakaroon ng fatigue, lungkot, anxiety, at discomfort,” said Dr. Rodney Boncajes, medical specialist at the National Center for Mental Health. READ: Five-day ‘mental health leave’ for gov’t workers approved (We […]... Keep on reading: Holiday blues: Family conflict, loneliness among top reasons — DOH