There is now a new resource for those in northern Michigan silently struggling with stress, loneliness, or loss this holiday season as the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (Crisis Center) welcomes people 24/7.
According to research, 89% of U.S. adults report stress during the holidays, with 41% feeling an increase in stress (American Psychological Association), while 66% of people say they experience sadness or loneliness (National Alliance on Mental Illness).
“Travel, social obligations, finances, and the pressure to create a ‘perfect’ holiday can create a lot of stress and anxiety for people,” said Terri Lacroix Kelty, Munson Healthcare Executive Director of Behavioral Health. “Strained relationships or loss of a loved one are often felt more deeply this time of year which is why we traditionally see an increase in mental health crisis.”
