Inverness Samaritans want to make it Brew Monday instead of Blue Monday

Inverness Samaritans is keen to reinforce that there’s no such thing as the saddest day of the year, aka ‘Blue Monday’.

The suicide prevention charity has long campaigned to dispel the Blue Monday myth as it could discourage people from seeking life-changing help.

Instead, Inverness Samaritans is turning the day into something positive by running Brew Monday, encouraging friends and family to stay connected by having a cuppa and a catch-up.

To help celebrate Brew Monday, Inverness Samaritans is hosting a special awareness event at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness tomorrow from 10am-4pm.

Volunteers will be handing out tea bags

Inverness Samaritans branch director Alison Wood said: “At Samaritans, we’re consistently busy responding to a call for help every 10 seconds, every hour of every day of the year. We know that people find life difficult at all times of the year, not just one day in January. And when they do, it’s important that they reach out for support.

“Blue Monday sounds very negative, instead we’re celebrating Brew Monday and encouraging friends and family to check in with one another over a cuppa. Even small moments of human connection like this can play a big role in helping people who are currently struggling.”

For help call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or click here.

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