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Mental health advice for the holidays: a conversation with UAlbany's Melanie Wilcox

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Janelle Rothacker
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With the holiday season here, it’s a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. But many of us experience dread over such gatherings — which include financial and family pressures. And during the Northeast's dark months, it can be hard to stay motivated. WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with Melanie Wilcox, an associate professor at the University at Albany's Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology about how to deal with the stress of the holiday season.

WAMC's Samantha Simmons speaking with Melanie Wilcox of the University at Albany.

Samantha joined the WAMC staff in 2023 after graduating from the University at Albany. She covers the City of Troy and Rensselaer County at large. Outside of reporting, she host's WAMC's Weekend Edition and Midday Magazine.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.