There’s no science behind #BlueMonday being the ‘most depressing day of the year’ - and using it as a marketing campaign has the potential to cause real harm. 1/3
Rather than pushing sales today, there’s plenty firms & regulators can do to recognise the impact that #MentalHealth problems & their symptoms can have on people’s spending & shopping. Read this blog by @chrislees_ to find out more. 2/3 bit.ly/3EWySvo
And if today - or any day - you need support with your finances or mental health, there’s a list of organisations on our website that can help: bit.ly/2ECbara 3/3

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