Blue Monday: Let's talk about mental health

Blue Monday, unlike the New Order track of the same name, is no reason for a song and dance. While the science behind it is widely contested by the mental health sector - there is a common belief that a simple formula on a single day trivialises psychological wellbeing - the third in January is still discussed by many as the most depressing day of the year. A long financial month following Christmas, grim weather and a general sense of fatigue derived from winter blues are all obvious contributing factors to people feeling low. And even if Blue Monday is technically a myth, it's a ...