As the festive season holidays are well underway, Which are meant to be joyful moments filled with family gatherings, times when people come together at the end of the year to spend quality time with their loved ones. Yet, loneliness often hits hardest during this period, even when surrounded by others. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has released the results of its 2025 Festive Feeling Study, which reveals that 45% of people reported feeling very lonely during previous festive seasons. Meanwhile, 69% of respondents feel anxious about not having enough money to spoil or support their loved ones this December. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tracy Feinstein, SADAG's Call Centre Manager