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The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about: mental illnesses, such as the 18.1% of Americans who suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; [14] the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. [1] It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health , a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. [ 2 ]
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) was established in the U.S. in 1990 [1] recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October.
Mental Health Awareness Month [28] National Bike Month; National Military Appreciation Month; National Foster Care Month [29] National Guide Dog Month (2008, 2009) National Pet Month (United States) National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) National Stroke Awareness Month; South Asian Heritage Month (Ontario, Canada) Zombie Awareness ...
World Health Observances mark a period which is often used to promote an issue and mobilize for action. Below follows a list of days and months which have been denoted as health related observances. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
The recently released Behavioral Health Strategy Guide from the Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative highlights progress being made in raising awareness of and addressing mental health ...
Each year, beginning in January and running into the first full week of May (National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week), the National Federation runs their Green Ribbon Campaign. Started in mid-2005, this fundraising initiative aims to raise awareness of children's mental health issues and educate the general public on the needs of ...
More than an unveiling of Norton’s whimsical and satirical characters and work, the show is designed to raise mental health awareness and to support Project Healthy Minds. All proceeds from the ...