| Show Beat the th eh holiday Ii d blu blues S Cindy Caselli Contributing Writer S the holidays approach they signal a time of sharing and AS A festive celebration but they also introduce the beginning of holiday blues said Diane Cashel director of alcohol and drug education Some suffer through what are supposed to be joyful occasions she said Many families get together only once a year Others are in situations where they cannot be with their families This can be stressful and depressing and many may experience seasonal e depression Cashel said For those with a houseful of relatives planning is the key to success Sit down with a pencil and paper decide dedde what is most important important important im im- im- im to d do and plan for it Try not to confront all the issues then realize it is short term she said Cashel advises if you find yourself stressed out exhausted and depressed and it interferes significantly with psychological social or occupational functioning then functioning then take time out for yourself Break your problems down to their smallest components component to help make them more manageable Getting in touch with a professional is isa a step that will automatically automatically automatically auto auto- improve your outlook Cashel said The Drug Alcohol Education Program emphasizes that there is isa isa a place on campus where you can seek help or gather more information information information mation regarding depression Contact Diane Cashel at for more more information ri r i 1 i iI I I I 1 II I I Jr t 4 t I t I I c f I ir f. f i. i t 1 I 4 t. t 4 i r t I f J J sV r t td J. J ll jL f J w rI d d' d 1 AfA 1 i E 0 fv fri il r t t oM 1 1 h I At WI it IL I Horizon photo Ed tile Lile Annual Christmas lighting at Temple Square still draws visitors |
