The pressure of the holiday season begins in earnest and a Sturgeon Bay psychologist says keeping things in perspective is important.  Dr. Dennis White says the unrealistic expectations this time of year usually add to the stress and feelings of not doing enough.  He says many people take on too much to be able to properly manage the holidays.

White says many people become exhausted due to the planning and attending of the endless parties, pageants and celebrations.  He says they tend to lose sight of the reasons for doing them.  You can listen to Dr. Dennis White’s entire Mental Health Minute on holiday stress with this story below.