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October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and suicide prevention are important to address year-round, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible. HOW CAN WE ALL PREVENT SUICIDE? ASK Research

July is Social Wellness Month, a time to focus on nurturing oneself and one’s relationships. Social wellness, or well-being, can be defined as one’s ability to effectively interact with those around him/herself and to create a support system that includes friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Maintaining an optimal level of social wellness allows one to

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY IS ON JUNE 15 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, or WEAAD, is an annual initiative launched on June 15, 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization. In its 66/127 resolution, the United Nations General Assembly designated that date as World Elder

Mental Health America founded Mental Health Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide. In 2025, the theme is “Turn Awareness into Action”. This theme encourages the public to move beyond simply recognizing the importance of mental health and take concrete steps to improve mental wellness. A mental

In the United States, the entire month of April is now designated as National Volunteer Month, and it serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of positivity, inspiring others to join the movement of volunteerism. In 2023, Americans formally volunteered a total of 5 billion hours, with an

Empowerment, resilience, achievement, and equality. These are just a few of the myriad attributes and goals associated with International Women’s Day. This special day champions the incredible contributions of women across the globe and rallies for gender equality and women’s rights. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and

The purpose of TDVAM is to raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships.  The 2025 theme for TDVAM is “Respect That”. What does “Respect That” mean? Respecting someone’s boundaries, listening to their viewpoints, treating them with dignity, and valuing their autonomy.  The statistics show that one in three teens in

By now, the hustle and bustle and stress of the holiday season is behind us. You have probably spent weeks shopping, gift-giving, and visiting with friends and family, mostly time spent focusing on everyone else. Now, with the New Year upon us, it is time to focus on you. As we think of New Year’s