Our own Dr. Deborah Koricke was featured again on a Cleveland 19 News story, this time on how Christmas music may affect our mental health, triggering what some consider a time of high stress. Here’s an excerpt, and you can click the link below for the full story and the video:
The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year for many people, so you’d think listening to cheerful, jolly music would help you relax, but that may not be the case.
Some psychologists believe Christmas music could stress people out even more.
“I think maybe it starts a little too early,” said Brian Wollenzier.
No matter how you feel, it’s almost impossible to escape Christmas music this time of year.
“I think people can get sick of it. I think people can enjoy a little of it, but not constant,” said Dr. Deborah Koricke.
According to the study, Christmas music is a constant reminder of everything people need to get done.
“Some people have to worry about cooking, cleaning their house, buying presents, especially a lot of moms end up doing a lot of that stuff,” said Koricke.
If the holidays tend to stress you out, Koricke said the best piece of advice she can offer is to make a to-do list and start checking things off that list now. She also said to ask people for help, be realistic, set a budget and remind yourself that nothing is perfect.
Click here to watch the video.