Depressing 'Blue Mon.' is a myth

Blue Monday isn’t real, but seasonal depression affects millions of people. There are ways to treat it
Blue Monday originated from a publicity stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is a real affliction that affects millions of people. There are ways to treat it.
‘Blue Monday’: Will January 20 Be The Most Depressing Day Of The Year?
The third Monday of each January has been dubbed "Blue Monday," known as the most depressing day of the year. But is this actually the case?
Blue Monday: no, today isn't the most depressing day of the year
If you think Blue Monday is real, think again. The "most depressing day of the year" — supposedly every third Monday in January — is a pseudoscientific construct, that originated with a travel agency as an attempt to boost holiday sales. Although it pops up every year, there is no scientific basis for it.
Expert Tips for Easing January Sadness (But No, It Isn't 'Blue Monday')
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Blue Monday: Pharmacist shares five ways to help 'winter depression' that affects one in 20 people
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Blue Monday on January 20: Was it for real?
Dubai: It was the third Monday of January yesterday (January 20), the so-called Blue Monday. Considered the most depressing day of the year in some parts of the world, Blue Monday as a term was coined by a UK-based travel company in 2005.
Four reasons this is the most depressing Blue Monday ever and you can thank Donald Trump
OPINION: Seasonal affective disorder is referred to by the NHS as "winter depression" – The Christmas glow has faded, spring is miles away and the Guinness shortage is still barring my efforts to forg
The ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. What to do
As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over our own stresses or the world’s troubles, January 20 (today) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of January, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year.
Wellbeing expert's five steps to beat 'most depressing day of the year' Blue Monday
The third Monday in January has been labelled the most depressing day of the year. Known as 'Blue Monday', it is said to bring feelings of sadness, a lack of motivation, and anxiety. This is attributed to factors such as poor weather,
What is Blue Monday? Everything to know about the winter slump
“Blue Monday symbolizes the sense of difficulty being able to look ahead to the future with excitement,” she explains, saying ...
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Blue Monday debunked: The real story behind the so-called gloomiest day of the year
Blue Monday is a day that is said to be the gloomiest of the year, but the truth is that it's all a load of nonsense and ...
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Irish ways to beat ‘Blue Monday’
Tune out the world on Blue Monday by opening up one of Ireland's innumerable reads: "Grown Ups" by Marian Keyes - "Warm and ...
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Is Blue Monday really the 'most depressing day' of the year? Here's what to know
But there's one day of the month — dubbed "Blue Monday" — that claims to be especially gloomy. Blue Monday falls on Jan. 20. It's supposedly the most depressing day of the year, which raises the ...
When is Blue Monday 2025?
The third Monday of January is often referred to as "Blue Monday," supposedly the most depressing day of the year. But is ...
Bosses are giving staff days off, treats and £1,000 interest free loans to help them through Blue Monday
Today - the third Monday of January - is considered to be the most depressing day of the year, with people feeling the pinch ...
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Campaign to not complain for 30 days launches in Netherlands on Blue Monday
A campaign to not complain for 30 days is launching in the Netherlands today. The timing is no accident. Today is Blue Monday ...
Blue Monday: Samaritans help out at train station
Samaritans volunteers hoping to debunk the myth of "Blue Monday" have handed out free tea bags in Devon. Keen to dispel the ...