The third Monday of each January has been dubbed "Blue Monday," known as the most depressing day of the year. But is this actually the case?

Blue Monday originated from a publicity stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is a real affliction that affects millions of people. There are ways to treat it.

Dubai: It was the third Monday of January yesterday (January 20), the so-called Blue Monday. Considered the most depressing day of the year in some parts of the world, Blue Monday as a term was coined by a UK-based travel company in 2005.

OPINION: Seasonal affective disorder is referred to by the NHS as "winter depression" – The Christmas glow has faded, spring is miles away and the Guinness shortage is still barring my efforts to forg