Blue Monday originated from a publicity stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is a real affliction that affects millions of people. There are ways to treat it.

The third Monday of each January has been dubbed "Blue Monday," known as the most depressing day of the year. But is this actually the case?

Blue Monday is the unofficial holiday recognizes the post-holiday slump that often leaves people feeling down.

Today - the third Monday of January - is considered to be the most depressing day of the year, with people feeling the pinch of an extra long stretch between pay day, culminating with an end to the festive season and cold weather.

Today is known as Blue Monday – thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Here's the truth behind Blue Monday, plus 7 expert tips to tackle your winter blues.

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As the winter chill deepens and the skies take on a perpetual gray hue, many Canadians find themselves struggling with seasonal affective disorder. Blue Monday — the "most depressing day of the year" — is looming on the horizon,

Arnall devised a formula to determine the "saddest day" of the year, factoring in post-holiday debts, cold weather, broken New Year’s resolutions, and the general lack of motivation many experience in January.

Today is Blue Monday – said to be the saddest day of the year – and we’re looking back on times when Cumbrians have been less than chipper.