20
January 2025

Blue Monday

Community events
Various
Monday 20th January, 2025

About this event

Often dubbed 'Blue Monday' following the festive period, the day was coined by a travel firm to promote holiday bookings. While not scientifically proven that this is the most depressing day of the year, it does help to remind us that many people experience a dip in mood during the winter months, especially January. However instead of dreading it, let's reclaim it as an opportunity to inspire positive change and motivation.

We caught up with Michael, who shared his experience of living with depression and how he manages it, for example, by setting himself positive goals.

Watch our video

Read the transcript (download PDF 29KB)

Contact details

If you're having a difficult time, or if you're worried about someone else, talk to the Samaritans:

Freephone 116 123

jo@samaritans.org

There are local branches in Weymouth and Bournemouth.

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