Survey of 1,142 People & Supervised by an Internist | "April Blues, May Blues, June Blues" — Are these monthly blues 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, and the very concept of 'monthly blues' is proliferating. 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 reality 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' unique to each month's blues. We provide a guide to help you correctly understand and care for the malaise that repeats every spring.

【Survey Overview】

Survey Period: March 6 – March 16, 2026 Target: 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 research.

*When publishing, please credit: "Proprietary survey by Life Holdings Co., Ltd." and "Supervised by: Internist Dr. Masayoshi Hashimoto."

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 malaise reported 'increased mistakes or slow 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 'do not know what to do.'

April Blues — "Environmental Change × Autonomic Nervous System Storm"

At 46%, this is the period with the most severe symptoms among the three months.

◆ The Reality of April Shown by Data

46% of respondents cited April as the time they felt malaise, ranking it #1 by a wide margin over May and June. It recorded the highest number of responses for mental, sleep, and physical ailments among the three months.