Mental Health Awareness Week

About Mental Health Awareness Week

The Mental Health Foundation started Mental Health Awareness Week in 2001 and continues to set the theme, organise and host the week.

It has now grown to become one of the biggest awareness weeks across the UK and globally.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month is an observance meant to bring awareness to mental health issues. This month is typically celebrated in May, though some organizations and countries observe the occasion in October, during which World Mental Health Day is observed.

1Sep

Urology Awareness Month

• Health
• United Kingdom

Organised by The Urology Foundation, this month aims to raise awareness of urological disease as well as raise money to can fund vital research and training into these diseases.

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1Oct

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Health
• United Kingdom

Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer.

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22Oct

International Stammering Awareness Day

• Health
• United Kingdom

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Stuttering Awareness Day

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29Oct

World Stroke Day

• Health
• United Kingdom

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be prevented

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International Nurses Day

• Occupation
• International

A day to honour and recognise the tireless work of nurses around the world.

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National Women’s Checkup Day

• Health
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Checkup Day

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National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

• Medical
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

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National Limerick Day

• Arts
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Limerick Day

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