Why holiday movies are good for your mental health

The holiday season can be a stressful time of year, but there’s nothing like a good Christmas movie to make you feel better.

Turns out, there is actually a science behind why these movies improve your mood.

Best movies to avoid the holiday blues

Here are the best movies to watch to avoid the holiday blues, according to IMDB:

• It’s a Wonderful Life
• Miracle on 34th Street
• Christmas with the Kranks
• White Christmas
• Home Alone
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
• A Christmas Carol
• The Bells of St. Mary’s
• The Christmas Chronicles
• The Santa Clause

To talk about why these movies really help our mood, Dr. Patrick Porter — an expert in brain health, as well as an award-winning author and speaker — joined Local 4 Live. You can watch the full interview at the beginning of this article.