Episode 06: Taking care of your mental health over the festive season - A Conversation with Dr. Suraia Schiceya

Episode 06: Taking care of your mental health over the festive season - A Conversation with Dr. Suraia Schiceya

The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family, and celebration, but for many young people, it can also bring stress, loneliness, grief, and emotional triggers.

In this final episode of 2025, our host Selma Ndasilohenda Iyambo sits down with Dr. Suraia Schiceya, Medical Doctor, Chief Wellness Officer, and Co-Founder of PatientCare, for an honest and deeply grounding conversation about navigating your mental health during this complex time of year.

Dr. Suraia unpacks the realities people rarely talk about, dealing with toxic or strained family relationships, spending the holidays alone, managing grief after losing a loved one, and returning to environments that may carry painful memories of harm or abuse. She also offers practical and compassionate tools for setting boundaries, regulating emotions, asking for help, and supporting loved ones who may be struggling silently.

From handling conflict during family gatherings (especially when alcohol is involved) to the pressure of holiday expectations and the stigma around mental health, this episode provides the guidance you may need as the year closes.

Dr. Suraia also reminds us of a powerful truth: “Help is available and you should seek it if you feel you may need it.” Her message encourages openness, vulnerability, and reaching out to mental health professionals without fear or shame. Whether you’re celebrating, surviving, or simply trying to make it through the festive season, this conversation holds space for you.

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