Why Therapy Sessions Could Be Disrupted During Holidays

In today’s Mental Health Check, we’re digging into therapy sessions during the holidays. One of the biggest challenges people face is actually trying to see their therapist during the holiday seasons.

The most recent federal data shows that more than 59 million Americans sought help from a mental health professional over the last year. But, did you know? Many people have to pause their treatment when it comes to the holidays.

Clinical and family psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein of Hartstein Psychological Services, joins NBC News Now’s Mental Health Check to discuss why therapy sessions might be impacted during the holidays and why someone’s therapist might be unavailable even if they have openings in their schedule.

Watch now to learn more.