What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?

19 Jan 2026 / Challenging mental health inequalities

January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Let’s look after our mental health against commercial influences.

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