Christmas is not a breezy time of fun, family and celebration for everyone, in fact for many the narrative of Christmas only serves to heighten feelings of loneliness.

Depression, anxiety, substance abuse and relationship problems are just some areas that can be affected by the Christmas experience as well.

The below article from the UK explores an often understated aspect to the shadow side of Christmas, with a focus on the male experience.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/nearly-one-in-two-men-feel-depressed-over-christmas-survey-reveals-9908855.html