Why Do We Get the Holiday Blues, and What Can We Do About It?

Ah, the holidays. The season of twinkly lights, pumpkin-spice-peppermint-everything, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas.” It’s the time when every reel insists you should be laughing with friends and family by a fireplace while wearing matching pajamas. The season where gift lists are made, calendars are booked, and vacations are planned. And while for some teens and young adults this time of year feels magical, for others it feels, well, exactly the opposite.