Blue Monday is a name given to a day in January (typically the third Monday of the month) reported to be the most depressing day of the year.

Many people who live with depression know that those feelings arent dictated by the date, so we celebrate this day as Multicoloured Monday, which in 2021 falls on the 18th. This year will be a little different as the pandemic continues, but we think the message of hope and positivity are more important than ever.

So why not join us, and fill your day with colour, however you spend it?

If youre a keyworker that goes into work, wear your brightest clothes/uniform/scrubs. Snap a socially-distanced selfie and share it with us

Liven up your Zoom meeting either by wearing bright clothes or using the virtual background feature and filling it with colour! Take a screenshot and share it with us

Post a pic that features your favourite colour or your favourite colourful object and tag friends to join in too

Wear your brightest outfit and share a selfie!

If youre exercising outdoors with one other person, wear your jazziest workout gear and take a socially-distanced selfie

If your furry friend is happy to play dress-up, then dress your dog or cat in their favourite brightly coloured costume and share it with the world

However you choose to brighten up your day, lets flood social media with colour and help make mental health everyones business! Remember to tag Leeds Mind and use #multicolouredmonday.