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As fireworks lit up the New Year-eve sky, and social media flooded with images of celebration, helplines across the city kept ringing with distress calls -- from young people grappling with loneliness, heartbreaks and memories tied to relationships that had faded into sunset. Mental health professionals and psychologists say the festive period triggered what is known as an 'anniversary reaction,' pushing many to seek emotional support rather than crisis intervention. While the New Year was marked by cheer for most, psychologists said a section of youth reached out to mental health and psychology helplines over unresolved emotional distress linked to recent break-ups.