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06 January 2021
Blue Monday
Blue Monday is thought of as the most depressing day of the year. It typically falls on the third Monday in January, so will fall on the eighteenth this year. The term ‘Blue Monday’ was first coined in 2004 and since then it has become widely known around the world. You may not be aware that it is also considered to be very controversial in mental health and scientific circles. In the scientific community, the formula used to calculate the most depressing day of the year is considered ‘nonsensical’ and ‘farcical’. Within the mental health community, there are fears it distorts or minimises and misinforms the general populace on the nature of depression and associated mental health conditions. Furthermore, the reason the formula came into existence was on the back of an advertising campaign looking to find the best day to book a summer holiday!
04 November 2020
International Stress Awareness Day 2020
Stress and the coronavirus The International Stress Awareness Day, run by the International Stress Management Association, takes place on 4th November, during stress awareness week 2nd to 6th Novembe…
09 October 2020
World Mental Health Day 2020
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) was founded in 1948 to promote advancements in mental health awareness and advocacy, prevention of mental health disorders and ensuring best practice in r…
04 September 2020
Feeling Gratitude
Gratitude is our appreciation or thankfulness for the good things in our lives. Research has shown that by keeping a regular gratitude journal we can increase our wellbeing and satisfaction with our …
09 August 2020
Wellbeing for flexible workers
For many employees flexible working arrangements are a dream come true. However, a change of scene can have some serious repercussions for our health..