Depressing 'Blue Mon.' is a myth

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.
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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 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 there's no reason to let it get you down
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.
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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 ...
What is Blue Monday? Everything to know about the winter slump
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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 ...
Expert Tips for Easing January Sadness (But No, It Isn't 'Blue Monday')
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Blue Monday: What to know about seasonal affective disorder amid 'most depressing day of the year'
Blue Monday — the "most depressing day of the year" — is looming on the horizon, and it's important to know how to navigate the emotional challenges that accompany this season. According to ...
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 ...
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How to avoid Blue Monday's financial woes
The third Monday in January, "Blue Monday", is said to be the most depressing day of the year and, for many, this negative mood is tied to their finances. After a December "full of expensive ...
Bosses are giving staff days off, treats and £1,000 interest free loans to help them through Blue Monday
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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 ...