Holiday mental health check

The holidays can be a time of immense joy and excitement, but it's also common to experience feelings of loneliness, stress or anxiety. And those short, chilly days? They're probably not helping. But, help is available. On today's episode, Michelle Ward-Gilles of NAMI Massachusetts join the show to discuss how we can take care of our mental health during the holiday season, and through winter more broadly.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, help is available. Call the national Lifeline at 9-8-8 to get immediate support.

You can also check out the resources available through NAMI Massachusetts on their website. NAMI Massachusetts' Compass Helpline is also available to help you navigate mental health resources in Mass. That number is: 1-800-370-9085.

Editors note: A previous version of this post included the incorrect phone number for NAMI Massachusetts' Compass Helpline. The post has been corrected. We regret the error.