New Year is firmly associated with cozy family feasts and noisy friendly parties. About 70% of Russians celebrate this holiday surrounded by family and loved ones.

However, those who find themselves alone on New Year's Eve may feel less comfortable. It is during the holidays, amid the widespread joy and togetherness, that lonely individuals can feel most vulnerable. This might explain why the end of December and the beginning of January is not just a time for fragrant tangerines and twinkling lights, but also a period when New Year's depression can emerge.