30 days to go until Brew Monday

Forget the countdown for Christmas, it is now only 30 days until Brew Monday 2022, which takes place on Monday 17th January 2022.

Along with volunteers throughout the country, Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians are championing Brew Monday as a date to arrange a get together (either physically or virtually) with friends, colleagues or family for a brew and a chat. We want to dispel the myth around "Blue Monday" being the third Monday of January as good and bad days can happen at any time of the year. It is also a great opportunity to practice your listening skills.

With the current restrictions that we are all living under, it is easy to feel alone with your problems and this can have a big impact on your mental health. That's why we are encouraging you to reach out to a friend, family member or work colleague for a cuppa and a chat. Because, now more than ever, sharing a cuppa with people allows us to feel more connected to the people around us.