Registered social worker and psychotherapist Vera Cheng shares advice for how Canadians can protect their mental health ahead of Blue Monday.
Pine trees have been discarded, wreaths and string lights are tucked back into storage, and in just a few short weeks, heavy feelings of sadness may arise as the holiday comedown officially sets in.
“Now the holiday celebrations are over and people are now returning back to their regular routine, and on top of that, we are also facing the depth of the cold and dark winter season,” Vera Cheng, registered social worker and psychotherapist, told CTV News Channel Monday. “As the post-holiday slump sets in, we are also trying to live up to the reality of our New Year's resolution which can be a challenging time for our mental health.
feelings of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest in usual activities, oversleeping and weight gain.While the idea of ‘Blue Monday’ was originally a marketing tactic used by UK travel company Sky Travel in 2005, it has since caught on to be the gloomiest day of the year for various reasons. “Don’t get bogged down by your New Year's resolutions, and don’t make comparisons on social media. Remember that we’re only seeing small glimpses of people’s successes. Expect yourself to fail at times,” she says. “And by being honest with your New Year's resolutions, you can then set realistic expectations from it.”“This can be done by reaching out to your friends, family or colleagues by setting up lunch dates or coffee dates, or even consider making virtual connections.
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