Overcoming Holiday Blues

The holiday season is a rough time for some people. Looking out for one another is important. It is equally important for those who struggle to get professional help. Most people go to their primary care every year for a check-up. People tend to know what their blood pressure and cholesterol are and share it with everyone including the waiter at a restaurant. When someone has symptoms of a heart problem they go to the doctor. The doctor prescribes behavioral changes like a healthy diet, moderate exercise, and smoking cessation. The doctor also prescribes medical interventions like a pill or surgery. We accept these as truths when it comes to the heart as an organ.

Now think about your brain as an organ. This organ gets sick too, just like the heart or the kidneys. The brain is not just ANOTHER organ, but is the most IMPORTANT organ. It's the one that controls the rest of the body AND the one that affects the mind and personality. Getting a regular prevention check-up in this case means going in to see a psychologist or therapist when having milder stress. It means doing things like decreasing stressful situations, deep breathing, and doing mindfulness. And, yes, having a healthy diet and getting moderate exercise too. The doctor may also prescribe medications or other medical interventions.

SCC offers a variety of services for prevention and treatment of the mind and body.

Please call our front desk to schedule an appointment:

(520) 344-0056