August promotes self-care, stress management, and the pursuit of healthier lifestyles. Organized by wellness advocates and organizations like Leading Age, this month is a reminder to prioritize mental and physical well-being. Learn more

This month highlights the importance of mental health and suicide prevention, focusing on reducing stigma and supporting those in crisis. Coordinated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), it encourages open conversations and offers resources for help. Learn more at nami.org.

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and… Read More »National Recovery Month

Labor Day honors the contributions of American workers and the labor movement’s impact on improving workplace rights. It’s a day to reflect on the value of hard work and fair treatment.

Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), this day emphasizes the need for global efforts to reduce suicide rates. It promotes resources and support for individuals and communities. Learn more at iasp.info.

This day commemorates the lives of those lost to homicide and supports their grieving families and loved ones. Led by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), it’s a time to reflect on justice and healing. Learn more at ovc.ojp.gov.

October is dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and advocating for survivors. Led by organizations like the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), it highlights resources and promotes prevention. Learn more at nnedv.org.

This week promotes education and understanding of mental illness to reduce stigma and increase access to treatment. Organized by NAMI, it encourages conversations about mental health and provides resources for individuals and families. Learn more at nami.org.

Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), this day raises global awareness about mental health issues and promotes efforts to support mental well-being worldwide. Learn more at who.int.

Observed in the U.S., this day commemorates Christopher Columbus's landing in the Americas in 1492. Some states and communities also recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor Native American history and culture. Learn more at history.com.