Psychology & Psychiatry

How mindfulness could give you the gift of a calmer Christmas

In the run-up to Christmas we find our to-do lists bloated with added chores: present shopping, card writing, preparing to travel or receive guests. We are bombarded with adverts telling us what to buy and where. We tackle ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

With love from me to me: Why we self-gift

Do you put a little present under the Christmas tree for yourself? Is your birthday coming up and it practically coincides with the release of the new season's Jimmy Choos or latest electronic gadget. Will you give yourself ...

Health

Grief expert offers tips on holiday survival

Ornaments glistening on a pine tree, carols filling the air, shoppers scurrying through stores and the smell of goodies baking in the oven - it's the holidays. For many this truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Still, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Winter holidays prime time for depression

(Medical Xpress) -- The music playing in the background as we do our Christmas shopping may tell us it’s "the most wonderful time of the year.” But it’s also prime time for depression, a UC Health psychiatrist ...