by Mark Drinkwater
It's Blue Monday today, Monday 19th January - the most depressing day of the year. At least, it is if you believe psychologist Cliff Arnall's unconvincing equation - which we first mentioned in Mad World a couple of weeks ago.
It's Blue Monday today, Monday 19th January - the most depressing day of the year. At least, it is if you believe psychologist Cliff Arnall's unconvincing equation - which we first mentioned in Mad World a couple of weeks ago.
The Mental Health Foundation has latched on to the idea and is running a campaign encouraging the British public to overcome the winter blues to raise people's spirits and some vital funds for the charity.
Personally, I think the equation is hogwash. Still, it's always worth considering our own and others' wellbeing when the weather's so gloomy.
Blue Monday was devised using the following mathematical equation:
[W + (D-d)] x TQ
M x Na
The model uses six identifiable factors: weather (W), debt (d), time since Christmas (T), time since failing our new year's resolutions (Q), low motivational levels (M) and the feeling of a need to take action (Na).
More information
Details on the Mental Health Foundation's initiative
Community Care tips to beat Blue Monday
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