Other depression quizzes are on the Web sites of GoCarolinas , MentalHelp , and PsychTests . StopStress offers some free tips about stress management, assessment, and coping strategies. Results of a holiday stress survey are listed. No goods, fees, or services were exchanged for this Web listing or any other listings. Any holiday with traditions, celebrations, media attention, and memories can end up disappointing, particularly for caretakers like mothers and grandmothers and for personality types like perfectionists.
Studies show stress from the season can sometimes trigger depression.
But the realization that depression may have been hiding should be dealt with appropriately, says mental health experts, by seeking proper treatment. It is supposed to be the season for music and merriment, fun and family. But for Marlys Madsen, the end of year holidays are also a season for sadness and stress. When her husband died suddenly 4 years ago, it triggered depression that grows worse as the holidays draw near. You really wanted to skip over them until January 1, but it doesn't work that way.