One study of Dutch workers found well-being dropped in the week before a holiday, thanks to rising workloads. The effect was more noticeable in women, who have to fit in additional tasks at home as well. 'And if you have depression, this extra stress may have a negative effect on your mood,' says Kenny.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/do-holidays-help-or-hinder-depression