India, Sept. 26 -- The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and the warmth of togetherness. However, it may not be a great time for everyone, especially those living far away or cut off from family and friends. Many people experience disappointment and despair during the holidays due to family conflicts, the death of a loved one, and other pressures, which exacerbates the all too prevalent feeling of seasonal loneliness - but rest assured, you are not alone.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Mansi Poddar - a trauma-informed psychotherapist and mental health expert with over 15 years of experience - stresses that the holiday season can be an exceptionally difficult time for some people, which is a completely normal human resp...