Infographic: Coping with holiday stress

Details of infographic from APA’s 2024 Survey on Stress, Politics, and the Holidays

Coping with stress of the holiday season

% of adults who say they experience stress during the holiday season

Common coping mechanisms

• Talk to those around me (e.g. friends, family, spouse): 48%
• Prioritize my well-being: 42%
• Manage my expectations: 37%
• Try to remind myself that the holidays will pass: 27%
• Isolate myself: 22%
• Volunteer/help others in need: 21%