January 20 is known as the ‘most depressing day of the year’, with low moods brought on by returning to work after Christmas, dark cold mornings, and being a week away from payday.
Music insurance company MusicGuard said that music can help people who are struggling with the January blues.
Simon Bennett, managing director of musicGuard, said: “Whether it’s listening, playing, or creating, music offers a unique way to combat stress and improve your mood.
“This Blue Monday, we’re encouraging everyone to embrace the rhythm and let music be a source of comfort and joy.”
The company said that the benefits of music are even greater for people who struggle with their mental health during the winter months.
It said that one in three people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which often leads to low mood and lack of productivity.
The company has said that playing music can lower blood pressure and reduce heart rate, with studies showing that slow and calming orchestral music has the most positive impact on heart health, and can be used to reverse blood pressure problems at a pre-medication stage.