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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green is the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, a family physician based in Windsor, was sworn in as President of Doctors Nova Scotia on June 6. She received her medical degree from Saba University of Medicine in 2012. As part of her studies, she completed rotations in hospitals and communities across Canada, the United…
Canada has a crisis line devoted to helping people who are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone they know who is struggling. You can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day or night, in any part of the country, and be connected right away to a trained…
Modern life is stressful and sometimes just surviving the day-to-day with good humour intact can be a challenge. If you’re dealing with financial, family, work or health challenges, the struggle can be even more difficult, leading to or exacerbating depression, anxiety or other mental…
