{"id":32795,"date":"2021-12-02T17:43:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T17:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apn.com\/dfw\/?p=32795"},"modified":"2022-05-03T17:49:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T17:49:40","slug":"spending-quality-time-alone-is-americans-top-method-for-managing-depression-reveals-all-points-north-lodge-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apn.com\/dfw\/press\/spending-quality-time-alone-is-americans-top-method-for-managing-depression-reveals-all-points-north-lodge-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Spending Quality Time Alone Is Americans\u2019 Top Method for Managing Depression, Reveals All Points North Lodge Research"},"content":{"rendered":"

Financial woes and loss of a loved one are leading triggers for depression<\/em><\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES, December 2, 2021<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0All Points North Lodge<\/a> (APN Lodge),\u00a0the Colorado-based behavioral health and personal development provider, found that close to half (46%) of Americans admit they are depressed. A solid majority (67%) of those who are depressed acknowledge that it increases around the holidays.<\/p>\n

APN Lodge polled 1,000 U.S. adult consumers across all demographics to understand how depression affects them during the holidays and what they do to manage it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe nation is still experiencing depression and trauma<\/a> from the events that took place these past few years, and the holidays will bring that out even more for some,\u201d says Noah Nordheimer, CEO, All Points North Lodge. \u201cIn fact, for many, this time of year is extremely challenging; seasonal and holiday depression are more common than most think. But we are hopeful that if we continue to destigmatize mental health issues, we can ensure that people will have access to the best solutions and therapies for their particular challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Americans Are Taking Alone Time to Cope<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pandemic caused many Americans to feel isolated<\/a>, but some feel that a little bit of alone time can help them deal with their mental health. According to the survey, 45% of Americans say that taking some alone time is the best way they\u2019ve found to manage their depression around the holidays.<\/p>\n

Close to a third (31%) of Americans admit to drinking and\/or using drugs to manage their holiday depression, while a quarter (25%) reveal they don\u2019t have a healthy way of managing it.<\/p>\n

While 51% of both Gen Z and Millennials agree that spending time alone is how they primarily try to cope with their holiday depression, their alternate methods couldn\u2019t be more different: Gen Z prefers writing and journaling to cope (32%), while Millennials report they drink and\/or use drugs (43%).<\/p>\n

What Triggers Your Holiday Depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many, the financial fallout from the pandemic<\/a> took a toll and had a significant impact on their mental health, and the holidays only seem to exacerbate the depression around their finances. According to the study, Americans reveal that financial issues are the top trigger for their holiday depression (55%).<\/p>\n

The loss of a family member or close one has a significant impact, with half (50%) saying this is a major trigger for their holiday depression. A near majority of Americans (47%) acknowledge that seeing people who appear to be happier \u2013 or just comparing themselves to others \u2013 can also set off their depression.<\/p>\n

New Year, New Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter how taxing these last few years have been, Americans are still hopeful for mental health peace in 2022. The research found that over 42% of Americans say they have a mental health goal this year, which includes:<\/p>\n