Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health America founded Mental Health Month in 1949 and has led the effort every May to promote mental wellness nationwide. Learn how to take action to improve your personal mental health or as part of the larger mental health movement with our Mental Health Month Action Guide.
National Trauma Awareness Month
National Trauma Awareness Month is an annual campaign dedicated to promoting injury prevention and safety practices, with the help of members from the Trauma Prevention Coalition (TPC), this year's theme is "Model Safety Every Day: For A Stronger Tomorrow."
Maternal Mental Health Month
Maternal Mental Health Month is recognized every May, and includes several campaigns which bring awareness about Maternal Mental Health. In 2024, Governor Cooper formally proclaimed May 2024 as "Maternal Mental Health Month" in North Carolina.
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National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week (NPW) is a public education platform showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and promoting positive mental health.
This year, National Prevention Week is taking place from May 11-17, 2025!
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is a week-long nationwide effort in the first or second week of May. This year, it is observed from May 4 to 10. Its purpose is to get the country prepared in case a hurricane strikes.
National Nurses Week
Recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and the real-life challenges they face every day. Whether you're a nurse, a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone who appreciates the critical role nurses play in our lives and society, National Nurses Week is the perfect time to share your gratitude and celebrate nurses.
World MS Day - May 30
World MS Day is an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign for change. World MS Day is officially marked on 30 May but activities take place throughout the month of May and early June.