If you feel a little overwhelmed as you head into this Thanksgiving holiday, state mental health experts have four words for you - Don't worry.
Holidays are a busy and emotional time of year.
They're stressful even under the best of circumstances. Holiday blues can be worse for people and families already under stress from Hurricane Floyd, said Dr. Phillip Veenhuis, a psychiatrist and state medical director for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. They've seen their family routines upset. They may be experiencing financial pressure due to loss of work or businesses. Many people have had their homes flooded or destroyed.