Expert Sources for Holiday Stories

Holiday and stress issues, safe parties, alcohol effect/impact, National Safe Driving Week, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Visiting friends and family. Holiday parties. Shopping deadlines. Sometimes we need help to cope or stay safe and healthy. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) offers resource material, quick tips and experts for interview for holiday-related stories:

Dr. Eilenna Denisoff – CAMH Work, Stress & Health and Psychological Trauma Programs

• Holiday stress; signs and symptoms that you may be in need of balance.

• Techniques for coping with the pressures of the season.

Dr. Robert Levitan CAMH Mood and Anxiety Program

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - signs and symptoms

Coping with holiday stress – tips and treatment options

Dr. Robert E. Mann, CAMH Public Health and Regulatory Policy Unit; Social, Prevention & Health Policy Research Dept

Epidemiology of alcohol and drug use and problems, including impaired driving.
Low-risk drinking and safety during the holiday season.
Prevention programs and policies to reduce the harms related to alcohol consumption.

Resources for reference (available at www.camh.net):

Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines
Having a party? Great tips to lower your risks as a host

For more information or to arrange interviews please contact Michael Torres, Media Relations, CAMH at (416) 595-6015.

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