The 'Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real, but seasonal blues are. Here's how to cope

"There is generally more sadness in the winter time and January is not uncommon at all for overall more sadness among folks," one psychiatrist said.   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  HEALTH & COVID-19 NEWS Jan 16, 2023 The 'Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real, but seasonal blues are. Here's how to cope "There is generally more sadness in the winter time and January is not uncommon at all for overall more sadness among folks," one psychiatrist said.  More » TOP STORIES Most long-term symptoms from mild COVID resolve within year, study says, but some experts disagree » Study: Sitting too much is bad for your health, but offsetting the impact is easy » On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words » Baby, teen mom among 6 killed in shooting at California home » MORE STORIES New gender identity policies in effect for Des Moines Diocese » These central Iowa venues are hosting MLK Jr. celebrations Monday » Des Moines police identify 33-year-old who was stabbed to death » Iowa "now hiring" post creates worldwide conversation » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2023 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe