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Mental health is for life, not just something to talk about on "Blue Monday". I'm proud to work for a business where colleague mental health is always a priority - from our Mental Health Champions (who include colleagues from practice to Exec level) to our easily-accessible Employee Assistance Programme, support is available for those who need it. And if you aren't lucky enough to work for PortmanDentex, check out the Mind post below for resources and info. #PortmanDentex #MentalHealth #Dentistry

Sharing an important post from Mind which highlights how, by concentrating on one particular day in January, Blue Monday deflects from those that live with a mental illness every day, every hour and every minute. The supposed "Blue Monday" was conceived by a travel company to boost holiday sales and is based on a flawed and, in some ways, spoof equation. It may serve to raise the awareness of mental illnesses but, because of the reasons for its creation, actually threatens to devalue the devastating power of long-standing mental illnesses. Society's flippant use of words like "anxiety", "OCD" and "Depression", for the normal every day worries, diminishes the power and meaning of those words, reduces the possibility of support, and this has a major destabilising effect on those who live with the constant, unrelenting, intense damage caused by these misunderstood disorders. One of the few negatives of talking more openly about Mental Illness is that society will be more flippant in their use of words such as anxiety, OCD and depression. However, the advantages of opening up the conversation far outweigh the disadvantages and we need to keep talking whilst ensuring that we are aware of the fallout and recognise those that need more support. And only by talking about it will we better educate those that choose to be flippant, the real importance of this emotive subject will be reestablished and business/media driven initiatives, like Blue Monday, will be seen for their true reasons. ❤️ Frasers Group Studio Retail Limited Mitchells & Butlers PLC

If it's not TikTok or Trump on your feed today, it will be Blue Monday. Yes it's good to regularly post relevant content, but avoid jumping on irrelevant or made up awareness days like Blue Monday. Absolutely post about mental health and wellbeing, but don't use Blue Monday as an excuse to sell your brand. Stuck for something to post today? Share something that isn't a trending topic to stand out on your followers feeds as they are inundated with the same topics over and over again today. A lesson you learned recently. Recommend an artist or creator you like. Give some free advice for others in your industry. A photo of the view from your desk. Shout-out one of your colleagues. A mental health resource. Something you're proud of accomplishing recently, doesn't have to be big. Post something positive about yourself today and make our feeds a little brighter 🌞

Reminder: Freelancing can be lonely and difficult any day of the year, reach out to your freelance friends, check in on them to see how they are doing. Building community and looking out for each other is so important, as is taking time out for ourselves - reducing pressure and expectations we have set. 💜

It's only blue if you make it blue. One thing I learnt with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was how to re analyse my way of thinking. A Monday is no different to any other workday, and a Blue Monday is no different to any other Monday. Make it fun, play music, arrange for lunch with a friend, or if remote over Teams. There's no such thing as a Blue Monday, nor a "Case of the Mondays", believing so is putting you at risk of setting yourself up to a bad day. Like an old advert we had over here in the UK said - "Positive mental attitude". You have the power to change how you tackle Mondays, like any work day. You can either embrace it, or loathe and moan about it. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BlueMonday #NewWaysOfWorking #MentalHealthMatters

No one gets to tell you when to be sad or your saddest. Your emotions, and experiences are your own. They are real and valid and they happen on their own timeline. The push to tell us that today is the day to be our saddest, feel the most trudging, exhausted and done in, only serves to make us feel bad rather than question why? If you do feel down today, I hear you and I'm sorry it's tough. There's no doubting that winter in the UK is a bit harder than the brighter, warmer months. It's also a tricky financial time of year for many of us. So it's not about denying your reality. Just being real about the foundation of your feelings, thoughts and emotions rather than being led by a marketing campaign to get you to buy bubble bath, stationery, a gym membership or a holiday in the name of commercialised 'self-care' 😉 Messaging is powerful. Question the message. #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #BlueMonday #Marketing #Narrative #Headspace #SelfCare #Messaging

What's not made up, is the impact of mental health in the workplace & the need to have a robust Wellbeing strategy and culture in place every day.... 🙏 As a workplace Counsellor, Coach & L&D Facilitator, talk with me about bespoke opportunities to support every colleague, every day.... https://lnkd.in/eNJRUSwm

✅ Blue Monday is made up ✅ Mental health matters every day Let’s bust the myth of Blue Monday: it was created by a travel company, not mental health experts. But here’s the reality – feeling low can happen any day, and that’s okay💙 At Meallmore, we’re here to remind everyone that support is always available, whether it’s for our residents, colleagues, or anyone who needs it. Together, we can make every day a little brighter. 🌟 If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t wait for a specific day – reach out. There’s help and hope out there. 💛 ➡️ Stay Connected Reach out to someone you care about. A conversation, even a quick one, can work wonders for both of you. ➡️ Keep Learning Challenge yourself with something new. Try a hobby, explore a recipe, or learn something that inspires you. ➡️ Be Active Move your body to lift your spirits. Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a dance session, physical activity boosts your energy. ➡️ Give Back A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day—and yours. It could be a kind word, helping hand, or even donating to a cause you care about. ➡️ Take Notice Pause and appreciate the little things around you. Thanks Mind, for the great graphic!

Brands using Blue Monday to sell products, I will judge you… Depression is not heightened one day of the year. I wish it was that predictable, but depression doesn’t care what day it is. Those living with depression have to endure it every single day and it’s not going to go away because we buy your product. Mental health stigma has no place in marketing campaigns. Shout out to this year’s campaigns from Mind, Campaign Against Living Miserably and Samaritans who you can get support from if you are struggling. #bluemonday #mentalhealthawareness #marketingcampaigns

An important reminder as we start another work week: While 'Blue Monday' may have originated as a marketing campaign, the conversation it sparks about mental health in the workplace (and all walks of life) remains valuable. Let's use this as an opportunity to reinforce that mental health support shouldn't be limited to a single day. If you or your colleagues are struggling, remember that it's okay to reach out for help any day of the year. I encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with their company's mental health resources and employee assistance programs.