There’s an adage that says that people may not remember what you do, but they’ll certainly remember how you made them feel, and at no time is that more true than on Say Something Nice Day, observed on June 1 each year.
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There’s no better time to inspire confidence in high school and middle school students than National Teen Self-Esteem Month. In May, we make an extra effort to counter self-worth and self-image problems teens may face.
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World Thyroid Day is observed on May 25 to raise awareness about this crucial gland in the body. Thyroid disease is the generic term for medical conditions that do not allow the thyroid gland to produce a sufficient amount of hormones.
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World Schizophrenia Day is commemorated every May 24. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the mental illness that affects over 20 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is highly stigmatized since it’s not talked about and lacks accurate representation in the media.
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We observe Chronic Fatigue Awareness Month in May every year. It raises awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome (C.F.S.). Some symptoms of C.F.S are fatigue, memory loss, severe exhaustion, brain fog, disturbed sleep, headaches, sudden pain in the muscles or joints, and enlarged lymph nodes.
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This year, Dementia Awareness Week begins on May 19 to 25. It usually takes place on the third Monday of May and is organized by the Alzheimer’s Society. Did you know that someone develops dementia every three minutes in the U.K.?
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ALS 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).
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National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day is observed on the first Wednesday in May. This year, it takes place on May 7. The day was first observed in 1993. Its significance is to raise awareness about the importance of people going for anxiety disorder screenings.
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National Silence the Shame Day has been observed on May 5 every year since 2017. It’s a chance to bring positive awareness about mental health to a wider audience as well as erase the stigma associated with it. The Hip-Hop Foundation, led by former music executive Shanti Das, founded ‘Silence the Shame,’ a mental health education and awareness non-profit group
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Drinking Water Week takes place during the first week in May — from May 4 to 10 this year. In our daily lives, we drink water without thinking about where it is coming from and if it is safe for us. Polluted drinking water can be responsible for many illnesses, which is why awareness is so important.
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Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work takes place on April 28 every year. This holiday was initiated to promote and discuss the importance of having a safe, and healthy work environment. Data shows that deaths that have occurred as a result of work-related accidents are 19% globally.
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Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head.
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April is National Month of Hope, which is all about celebrating the power of hope — the belief that things will work out, especially when it seems otherwise. Have you ever noticed how frequently the word ‘hope’ is used in our everyday conversations?
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National Foot Health Awareness Month is observed in April to raise critical awareness regarding our foot health. It is the initiative of the American Podiatric Medical Association (A.P.M.A.). Although our feet enable us to see the world and stand tall on our own, it is somehow one of the most frequently ignored parts of our anatomy.
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National Move More Month is every April, and the objective of this month is clear and simple: get up and move! Created by the American Heart Association to help improve the health of Americans everywhere, National Move Month is aimed at getting more of us to hit 10,000 steps every day or, even better, to hit that 20-minutes of aerobic exercise mark every day.
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National Public Health Week is observed during the first week of April and takes place from April 7 to 13 this week. That’s seven days to champion the health of all Americans. It’s a week to recognize that everyone should lead healthier lives, irrespective of where they live, work, or come from.
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Counseling Awareness Month is celebrated in April every year. It’s a month-long observance of raising awareness and promoting mental health to people of all ages. It also highlights the importance of counseling professionals — from mental health counselors, school and college counselors, substance abuse counselors, to career counselors.
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Vitamin C Day is on April 4 each year. Today, we recognize the gazillion ways vitamin C is good for our body, mind, and soul. This powerhouse of vitamins not only wards off colds but benefits us in several important ways. A regular intake of vitamin C can lower the risk of heart disease and reduce blood pressure. It’s amazing for our skin and hair.
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Autism Acceptance Month, previously named Autism Awareness Month, in April aims to celebrate and promote acceptance for the condition that occurs in one in every 54 children as of 2020 in the United States. Autism, a complex developmental condition affecting the patient’s ability to interact, communicate, and progress, has not one but many subtypes.
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