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.

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?

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