National Minority Mental Health Month is observed in July as a nationwide effort developed by Mental Health America. It hopes to bring to attention the multitude of mental health experiences within BIPOC communities. The month also takes into consideration the unfair inequities such as systemic and historical barriers that negatively impact a person’s mental health.
Read MoreIt is not just older people who are affected by arthritis, children get it too — that’s why observing Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in July each year is so important. Founded by the Arthritis Foundation, this campaign aims to raise awareness about this condition and share resources to help those affected by it.
Read MoreScoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects one’s appearance and posture — thankfully, National Scoliosis Awareness Month in June helps people to learn more about this condition, why it is caused, and how its effects can be reduced. Even though it is not a harmful condition, it makes people extremely conscious about their appearance.
Read MoreMyasthenia Gravis Awareness Month is observed in June every year. This month is an important time set aside to recognize the struggles of people with Myasthenia Gravis, commonly known as M.G., which is a neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of muscular weakness. The month is set aside for people from the M.G. community to come together and spread information about this lesser-known neuromuscular disease.
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month! This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease.
Read MoreWorld Sickle Cell Day observed on June 19 every year is an awareness holiday that aims to increase public knowledge and provide an understanding of sickle cell disease (S.C.D.), and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.
Read MoreThe key to any relationship is communication — foster good communication skills this Effective Communications Month, which is celebrated all through June each year. Dedicated to highlighting the importance of good communication in our personal and professional lives, this month aims to get people to enhance their skills in this area.
Read MoreThis Child Vision Awareness Month in June, make it your mission to ensure no child around you is suffering from vision issues. This is necessary since children have no idea whether they can see clearly or not. In fact, if they have problems with their vision, they tend to accept their blurred version of the world, assuming it is reality.
Read MoreNational PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June and it ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth.
Read MoreEHS Day is observed every year on June 10, in an attempt to raise awareness about electromagnetic hypersensitivity (E.H.S.) syndrome. There has been very little research done into this syndrome’s symptoms and effects and so it is not classified as a medically diagnosable condition. But many international doctors and scientists recognize the debilitating effects this illness can have on some people.
Read MoreNational Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM) is observed in June. The month observes, recognizes, and honors the headache and migraine communities that are continuously working together for headache disorders to be recognized as legitimate neurobiological diseases.
Read MoreWhile you celebrate summer, take a minute to gain an understanding of the medical condition known as aphasia and observe Aphasia Awareness Month all through June. This national campaign is held to increase public awareness about this disorder and to recognize the people living with it or caring for people with it.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Throughout the month, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people around the globe to support the movement by wearing purple and training their brains to fight the disease.
Read MoreOn the first Sunday in June each year, on June 2 this year, the nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation rallies its forces and resources to promote National Cancer Survivors Day in the U.S. and worldwide, as it has done since 1988.
Read MoreThis year, Community Health Improvement Week takes place from June 2 to June 8. The purpose of the week is to honor healthcare professionals who work closely with communities and dedicate their lives to improving the health of others.
Read MoreNational Skincare Education Day takes place every June 1. Higher Education Skincare started this celebration in September 2020 to emphasize the significance of incorporating safe and nourishing substances into one’s everyday skin-care routine.
Read MoreWorld Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day is a global event that takes place annually on June 1, intending to raise awareness about the effects and signs of narcissistic abuse. Often, the patterns and impacts of narcissistic abuse are not as clear-cut due to its intangible nature and lack of research.
Read MoreJust because there are dangers in this world doesn’t mean you need to change what you do — just how you do it. This May, National Lyme Disease Awareness Month invites you to enjoy the outdoors like you always would, but also to be aware of the risks involved and how to avoid them. Some common symptoms of Lyme disease include fatigue, neck stiffness or pain, jaw discomfort, joint aches, memory loss, vision problems, and fainting.
Read MoreNational Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month is observed in May every year. This month is set aside to raise awareness about asthma and allergies and the realities of these conditions. May was chosen as National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month as it is the peak season for people with these conditions when the pollen in the air triggers attacks and affects their health.
Read MoreALS Awareness Month, which occurs every May, is a time where numerous organizations and communities get together to spread awareness regarding the disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This is important so that more and more people recognize the disease and understand how those with ALS can be helped. Here is all that you need to know about the month!
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