Depressing 'Blue Mon.' is a myth

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 that the wintry weather and lack of sunlight can lead to feeling blue, as well as the letdown that can accompany the end of the holiday season.
‘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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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 there any truth to this claim, or is it just a savvy marketing ploy? And what impact does the idea have on our spending habits?
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 of an extra long stretch between pay day, culminating with an end to the festive season and cold weather.
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 myth of 20 January being "the most depressing day of the year", the charity launched its local Brew Monday campaign to encourage people to get people together over a cup of tea.
A "Honolulu" Blue Monday
Blue Monday is a holiday that can be challenging to celebrate. It usually occurs on the third Monday in January and is considered the day when many people experience a significant downturn in their mood.
Blue Monday Got You Down? Here Are 7 Self-Care Tips To Handle Winter Blues
Today is known as Blue Monday – thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Here's the truth behind Blue Monday, plus 7 expert tips to tackle your winter blues.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Samaritans boycott Blue Monday as mental health charities say 'don't believe the hype'
Today is Blue Monday, but mental health charity Samaritans has urged people to "bin it off" and focus on 'Brew Monday' ...
How to avoid Blue Monday's financial woes
So, stay calm and stop yourself from making any snap decisions about your finances, as this could lead to "unnecessary ...
Blue Monday: New Order's classic hit and how it nearly bankrupted Factory Records
Factory Records, despite the near bankruptcy caused by Blue Monday’s high production costs, reaped the rewards of the track’s ...
Islanders' special teams comes up big in win over Blue Jackets
Bo Horvat scored twice in the second period Monday night for the host New York Islanders, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets ...
Bo Horvat leads second-period uprising as Islanders take down surging Blue Jackets
The Islanders scored three goals in the second period and went on to a 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Monday.