ON what is said to be the most depressing day of the year, better known as Blue Monday, Cornwall Council s public health team is reminding people they are not alone support is available for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties The reminder comes on the third Monday in January (January 18), said to be the saddest day of the year due to a combination of bad weather, long nights and the post-Christmas comedown. With the nation in lockdown, this year’s Blue Monday could be an especially low point for many people. Statistics suggest that the number of people experiencing possible anxiety and/or depression in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has roughly doubled since the pandemic began.