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Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 (75 years ago) () and was started by Mental Health America (MHA) (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). Each year in mid-March Mental Health America releases a toolkit of materials to guide preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health Awareness ...
May 13—May is Mental Health Month and a number of organizations are reaching out to the public to raise awareness about mental health issues and how people can receive services they may need.
During Black History Month in February, it is a time to shed light on the various ways our cultural backgrounds, beliefs and values can impact the way we view and talk about mental health. Culture ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition.
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 ...
During this week, mental health advocates and organizations across the U.S. join to sponsor events to promote community outreach and public education concerning mental illnesses such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Examples of activities held during the week include art/music events, educational sessions ...
The month-long celebration will come to a close with a Storyteller’s Event at Got Books on Friday, May 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Speakers will share stories about mental health, resiliency and ...
April: National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; April: National Financial Literacy Month; May: Older Americans Month; May: Jewish American Heritage Month [38] May: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month [39] [40] May: Mental Health Awareness Month; May: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; May: National Foster Care Month; June: Gay and ...