BCHS physician to speak on holiday stress and depression
Marjaneh Rouhani, MD received her doctor of medicine degree from the University College of the West Indies. She completed her residencies in general and geriatric psychiatry from Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY and psychiatry-oncology from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Medical Center, New York, NY.
Dr. Rouhani is chair of the Battle Creek Health System medical staff - department of neuro-psychology and is in the private practice of Behavioral Health Care, PC in Battle Creek, MI.
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BCHS physician to speak on holiday stress and depression
The upcoming holiday season for most people is a time filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. But for some the pressures of planning the events, purchasing gifts, and living up to the 'expectations' of the season can bring on stress. For them it can be a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and even anxiety, sometimes referred to as the 'holiday blues.'
What causes this unhappiness? Sadness is a truly personal feeling, which can result from stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, finances, and the challenge of being with one's family and friends. If we are not careful, all of those demands have the potential of overwhelming us.
Dr. Marjaneh Rouhani, chair of the Battle Creek Health System behavioral health department will talk about how to deal with holiday stressors and factors that lead to depression so they will not detract from the enjoyment of the holidays on Wednesday, December 2 at Burnham Brook. The program will also cover ten tips for coping over the holidays.
A lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the presentation at noon. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling the class/seminar registration line at (877) GO2-BCHS (877-462-2247).
"There are several things you can do to prepare for the upcoming holidays," says Dr. Rouhani. "Develop a family holiday schedule about your commitments, avoid or at least try to limit your time in holiday crowds, develop a realistic budget for both gift giving and all holiday expenditures, and make an attempt to build relaxation into your schedule."
To reduce the amount of stress, remember that holidays are times for reflection, recreation, and relaxation. Expect some glitches in your normal routines, that way, when they occur, you won't be too surprised.
"Don't let the holidays become something you dread," says Dr. Rouhani. "Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you may find that you enjoy the holidays this year more than you thought you could."
Senior Health Partners, a community partnership of Battle Creek Health System, CentraCare, Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, and Summit Pointe, works to expand wellness and educational offerings to senior citizens in Calhoun and surrounding counties.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic health system in the U.S. with 21 hospitals, 9 nursing homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle Creek Health System, a member of the Mercy Cancer Network, is a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award(tm) and 2010 Five Star rated for joint replacement surgery and total knee replacement. HealthGrades is a leading health care information company that provides objective 'report card' ratings nationwide. BCHS provides excellent health care for the community and promotes wellness for the whole person with access and compassion for all. For the latest medical information, visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
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