FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Christmas decorations light up parts of Central California.

While this season can be a happy and cheerful occasion, for others, that might not be the case.

"Holiday blues is really a feeling of sadness, more so during than any other time of the year," said Dr. Amy Parks, the Executive Director of NAMI Fresno.

Dr. Parks with NAMI Fresno adds that the holiday blues can also include anxiety or a lack of motivation. The isolation can also creep in.

"There's a set of expectations of what the holidays should be like," said Dr. Parks. "Social media is a big supporter of what the expectations should be like because you see everybody else in their perfect holiday pictures."

A survey from the American Psychological Association found that 54% of U.S. adults felt emotion

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