Why Holidays are a High-Risk Period (cont’d)
Common Warning Signs • Expressing hopelessness or feeling like a burden • Withdrawal from family, friends, or activities • Major changes in mood, sleep, or appetite • Increased alcohol or substance use How to Support Someone • Start a gentle, non-judgmental conversation • Listen without trying to “fix” everything • Encourage reaching out to mental health professionals • Help connect them with supportive friends/family
If You or Someone Else Is in Immediate Distress • Contact local emergency services • Call/text 988 (U.S.) or your country’s crisis hotline • Reach out to a trusted healthcare provider
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays.
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