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Holiday blues: Coping with seasonal depression
Episode 18712th December 2024 • Health For Mzansi Podcast • Health For Mzansi
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The holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. Don’t let seasonal depression and anxiety get you down. Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of the festive season with the help of clinical psychologist Luc Scheepers.

Disclaimer: This is a re-run of an episode that originally aired previously. We're excited to bring it back to our listeners.

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