The holiday season is here, which is often considered the happiest time of the year. Celebrating with family and friends; listening to the laughter of children; and admiring the festive sights and sounds might seem like activities that bring everyone joy. But that’s not the case.

The truth is that for some people there is nothing joyful about this time of the year. Many factors could cause the holiday blues, including loneliness, stress, unrealistic expectations and financial concerns – just to name a few.