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Today, 19 January, has been dubbed Blue Monday and is reported to be the most depressing day of the year. Research carried out in conjunction with the Mental Health Foundation has shown that owning a cat can help lift the spirits. A cat’s purr is widely recognised as having therapeutic benefits for humans. Some find that it even helps with medical conditions. Long term Crohn’s disease sufferer Leona says that her cat helps her get through her health issues. We have released recordings of cats’ purring to ease the stress of Blue Monday – the soothing sounds of Phoenix, Buddy and Maddie purring are below. Find out more about Cats Protection and adopting a cat by visiting www.cats.org.uk/adopt-a-cat. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on

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