The Wellbeing Committee wishes to acknowledge ‘Blue Monday’.
Blue Monday takes place every third Monday in January. It is often referred to as ‘the most depressing day of the year, but is often used to inspire positive change and motivation.
Blue Monday is characterised by a combination of post-holiday blues, cold dark nights, and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills.
While not scientifically proven, Blue Monday has become a symbolic time to acknowledge the common feelings of sadness or slump many experience in January and to promote mental health awareness and self-care.