Of course, the opportunity for you to apply your Mental Health First Aid skills can occur at any time so we should always be alert. However, there are times that may be more likely than others to surface a need for our support. Perhaps the most important of these would be times of loss or remembrance of loss. The latter is especially likely during holidays and anniversaries. This certainly includes the loss of loved ones and special relationships but can also include the loss of precious things (e.g., heirloom from a loved one) or important states of being like status, security, self-esteem, or health. Remember, chronic health conditions are often associated with depression.