Mental Health - Widower Experience (WX)

Blue Monday is often referred to as the most depressing day of the year. It falls on the third Monday of January. Blue Monday was first highlighted in 2005 by psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall. According to Arnall, this particular day is a combination of various factors, such as the aftereffects of the holidays, cold weather, overdue bills, and the realization that New Year's resolutions may already have failed. The combination of these factors is said to create a "perfect storm" of negative emotions, leading people to feel down or even hopeless. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea of the "most depressing day of the year." Mental health issues can occur at any time and are influenced by a variety of personal, social, and environmental factors. Nevertheless, the concept of Blue Monday has gained broad acceptance, particularly because it resonates with the feelings many people experience in January—an emotional low after the holiday season and...

Blue Monday rolls around every year on the third Monday in January. The meaning of this day is filled with controversy because it is supposedly the saddest day of the year. Many of us find ourselves in subzero weather this time of year, which day might be better to share a few uplifting songs? As I already shared before, I am a firm believer that music and dancing affects our brain, mood and emotions.  Music is known to tap into various parts of the brain, that is why it is utilized by many experts in treating depressed or anxious patients. Johnny Cash once said ‘They're powerful, those songs. At times they've been my only way back, the only door out of the dark, bad places the black dog calls home.’ Here is a link to a video which explains the ' Black Dog ' and now the uplifting songs I like to share with you. Phil Collins - It's Alright Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax Pearl Jam - A...