If you have ever felt unexpectedly low or emotional around your birthday, you are not alone. For many people, the day meant for celebration can instead stir sadness, reflection, or even anxiety.

Birthdays, wherever they fall on the calendar, tend to come with some baggage. “People get birthday blues for a variety of reasons,” explains clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, who hosts the ...

Being sad around your birthday doesn't necessarily mean that you are depressed. The “birthday blues” are common and have many causes. With a little self-compassion and imagination, you can turn things ...

Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Birthdays are typically seen as joyful events, filled with celebration, laughter and gifts.