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Contrary to popular belief, major holidays are actually associated with a lower number of suicides, but days in the beginning of the week, and in the start of spring, were linked to more suicide attempts. 
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(Medical Xpress) -- The music playing in the background as we do our Christmas shopping may tell us it’s 'the most wonderful time of the year.” But it’s also prime time for depression, a UC Health psychiatrist says.
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Holidays bring holiday memories, and, often a sense of nostalgia for good times long gone, perhaps even loved ones long gone.
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The fact that there are lower suicide attempts around the holidays suggests that family support and communication can boost mood and therefore have people reconsider taking their own lives. I believe this is true because during the holidays they realize how much they are loved and how hurt their family would be if they were gone.