The third Monday of January is recognized as Blue Monday, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.
But Peer Connections Manitoba wants to focus the day on wellness, rather than illness, through an event that day at the Dauphin Friendship Centre.
Eleanor Snitka is their Community Peer Supporter in Dauphin and says Blue Monday is a day to talk about our mental health.
"I will talk about what we can do to make our lives easier in the wintertime and do some fun activities. But I want to talk about wellness rather than illness, and talk about celebrating the small victories."
Snitka says we should spend every day looking at our mental health.
"Sometimes, some people have that assumption or stigma that when you have mental health, you are kind of crazy I guess. But you know, we all have mental health, and we all have good days and we have bad days. And for some people, it is harder than others to live. But I do not want it to be a pity party. I want it to be where we celebrate the good stuff."
There will also be a presentation that will discuss wellness using holistic and essential oils.
Snitka says everyone is encouraged to attend, adding those that who do show up will talk about their own experiences.
The event takes place from 1-4 on Monday in the Literary room of the Friendship Centre and is free for anyone that wishes to attend.
