'Most depressing time of year' is on the horizon as expert issues advice

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A health expert has shared some tips to maintain your wellbeing during the 'most depressing day of the year'.Blue Monday, which falls on the third Monday of January, is said to trigger a mental health slump.

This year, Blue Monday falls tomorrow (January 20) and many of us may start to feel a dip in our spirits.While there's no scientific proof that mood universally drops on the third Monday of the month, it's known that winter can be a challenging time for many.

This could be due to various factors. The cheer of Christmas is now long over, but the financial impact of the festive season can linger long into January, affecting our state of mind. READ MORE: Woman issues open marriage warning as she's 'miserable' for unexpected reason READ MORE: 'My daughter has rare illness and will never live alone – so I came up with genius plan' With short days and cold weather, most of us are not getting as much sunlight as we would like, which can impact mood.

The effects of the January slump are evident on social media, where users have expressed their emotional struggles during this period. "I just remembered Monday is Blue Monday.