An Awareness day is an annual event that is designed to bring attention to a specific disease or disorder. These events are often organized by non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and government agencies, and they typically involve a range of activities and initiatives to raise awareness and educate the public.
Such a special day can also serve as a way to show support for those who are affected by a particular condition. Many events include opportunities for individuals to share their stories and experiences and connect with others who may be going through similar challenges.
Overall, they play an important role in raising awareness and supporting those affected by diseases and disorders. They are an opportunity for individuals and organizations to come together to learn, share, and advocate for change.
Here you can read all our Blog Articles related to various awareness days.
Understanding self-harm: Breaking the stigma.
Each year, globally, March the 1st marks Self-Harm Awareness Day (also known as Self Injury Awareness Day); shedding light on a complex and often stigmatised and misunderstood issue, that can affect anyone, no matter their age or gender. Self-harm, or …
Are you assessing your alcohol use?
January is typically the season for change. The start of a new year often inspires reflection on the previous one and a flurry of resolutions. After the excesses of the ‘ber month holidays (Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s) …
Men’s Mental Health
November is Men’s Mental Health Month in the UK (#MMHM). An annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by men, and in stamping out the stigma still attached to speaking up and getting help. Three …
#AddictionAwarenessWeek2023 – Everybody Knows Somebody
The 3rd annual Addiction Awareness Week, UK, runs from the 28th of October through to 4th of November 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Everybody knows somebody’. Led by the campaign ‘Taking Action on Addiction’; spearheaded by the charity ‘The Forward …
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), takes place this year from Monday, February 27 – Sunday, March 5. This is an annual campaign aimed at improving the public knowledge around the realities of eating disorders, and to give hope and support …
World Mental Health Day, October 10th
‘Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority’ World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October. An annual campaign celebrated since 1992, which aims to raise awareness around the issue. Supported by the World Health …
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. A global event that is held annually with the aim of raising understanding around overdoses, reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledging the grief felt by those left behind. The campaign spreads …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Coping with stress and finding healthy ways to deal with tricky or demanding situations is vital for living a happy and productive life. Raising awareness and encouraging support, amongst friends, colleagues and in the community is a huge step towards …
International Women’s Day – 5 amazing women rocking recovery!
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, we are honouring the lives of five amazing women. Women who despite battling personal demons and the devastating mental health condition of addiction, have come out on top. With several successful years of …
Time to Talk Day – February 3rd 2022
Mental health and substance use disorders affect 13% of the world’s population, that is approximately 970 million people that are living with a problem affecting their psychological well-being. Regrettably, only half of those people will get the help they so …
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