While the holiday season brings joy and celebration for many, it can also present significant challenges for Oklahomans. Stress, isolation, and seasonal depression, often referred to as the “holiday blues,” can intensify as individuals navigate financial pressures, family expectations, and disrupted routines. Unlike clinical depression, which can be long-lasting, the holiday blues are temporary and often subside once the season ends. However, their emotional impact can still be profound, manifesting as sadness, fatigue, tension, and hopelessness. Many individuals suffer in silence, unaware that help is just a call or text away.