Image credit Khusen Rustamov Blue Monday, often dubbed the “most depressing day of the year,” is a phenomenon that has gained widespread attention and…

Denis Bolkovskis

Mental Health

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Blue Monday is a day characterized by melancholy and gloom. It originated from a mathematical formula created by Dr. Cliff Arnall but has been largely discredited by the scientific community. The commercialization of Blue Monday has turned it into a marketing tool rather than a reflection of mental health trends.

Today Is Blue Monday, The Most Depressing Day of the Year

Fun fact: In Denmark blue monday (blå mandag) is the monday after a young person has been baptised and celebrated. The day is spend with friends, spending some of all their gifted money on clothes, restaurants and events.

I dunno, I had an amazing day that monday, lol.

Thank you – I really needed that energizing encouragement.