Survey of 1,142 People & Supervised by an Internist: 'April Blues, May Blues, June Blues' — Are these monthly conditions actually increasing? And is there a difference?

Overview of the Announcement

In recent years, terms like 'April Blues,' 'May Blues,' and 'June Blues' have emerged one after another to describe spring-time malaise, leading to a proliferation of the very concept of 'Monthly Blues.' However, are there truly differences between them, and if so, what are they? The reality is that almost 0% of the 1,142 people surveyed correctly understood these distinctions.

This survey, conducted by Life Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Musashino, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masayoshi Hashimoto), provides a detailed analysis of the realities of malaise in April, May, and June, broken down by month and symptom. Based on the insights of an internist, we clarify the 'true nature of the malaise' and 'effective countermeasures' for each specific 'Monthly Blues' condition. We provide a guide to help you correctly understand and care for the recurring spring-time malaise this year.

【Survey Overview】

Survey Period: March 6 – March 16, 2026 Subjects: 1,142 general consumers Method: Quantitative questionnaire (including multiple-choice questions) Inquiries regarding survey results: https://hashimotomasayoshi.co.jp/contact/ *Please contact us if you would like to receive detailed figures and materials based on our proprietary survey.

*When citing this, please credit: 'Proprietary survey by Life Holdings Co., Ltd.' and 'Supervision: Dr. Masayoshi Hashimoto, Internist.'

3 Facts Revealed by the Survey

(1) 81.6% experience malaise in spring, but almost no one knows the difference between April, May, and June.

(2) 66% of those who felt unwell reported 'increased mistakes or slower progress'—revealing a serious impact on work and daily life.

(3) Over 90% want to know the cause and perform self-care—yet many still say they 'don't know what to do.'

April Blues: 'Environmental Change × Autonomic Nervous System Storm'

46% of respondents reported feeling unwell, making it the period with the most intense symptoms among the three months.

◆ The Reality of April as Shown by Data

April was cited by 46% of respondents as the time they felt unwell, placing it far ahead of May and June as the number one period. It recorded the highest number of responses for mental, sleep, and physical ailments among the three months.