{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6686611e03dd2c690e0a0e89/6757dd252dd88df1326702a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"[MINISODE] Xmas not merry for all. A psychologist teaches how to cope and empathize. ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6686611e03dd2c690e0a0e89/1733816542603-dad1a7d7-0c05-4eb0-b8d2-4f0f66e2dd94.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>The holiday season is seen as a time of joy, but not everyone feels like celebrating. Studies show that many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during this time, often marked by anxiety and depression.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Psychologist and life coach Ali Gui emphasizes that offering a simple \"kumusta ka?\" can make a difference for those struggling.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>It’s crucial to avoid dictating how others should feel, as empathy and understanding are what truly help.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded on December 15, 2021</p>","author_name":"GMA News"}