Blue Monday helps shine a positive light on mental health
Global News
Blue Monday is often referred to as the saddest day of the year. CMHA Waterloo Wellington says there are a variety of activities that boost mental wellness during the winter.
Blue Monday is said to be the saddest day of the year.
A U.K-based travel company claimed it came up with the day in 2005, after making calculations about the weather and other conditions to identify Jan. 20 as the saddest day of the year.
The concept of the day has been debated, but people often feel down around this time of year.
Helen Fishburne, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, said approximately 15 per cent of Ontario’s general population experience the winter blues.
She said it’s important to pay attention to how someone is feeling.
“We know at this time of the year, January is a difficult month,” Fishburne said.
The days are shorter and the winter weather is often harsh. Plus, it’s harder for people to get out and connect with people.
Fishburne said part of the myth of Blue Monday is people start receiving their Christmas bills, adding that the amount of money they spent over the holidays often contributes to their discouragement and keeps them feeling down.
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