October is crammed with health and social awareness! Whether for physical or mental well-being, these observations make a difference for all of us. Add them to your calendar and share.
Monthlong
Key Dates
2 - 8 October - Mental Illness Awareness Week
6 October - National Depression Screening Day
10 October - World Homeless Day
10 October - World Mental Health Day
12 - 20 October - Bone and Joint Health Action Week
12 October - White Cane Day (Supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired)
12 October - World Arthritis Day
13 October - Metastatic/Stage IV Breast Cancer Awareness Day
15 October - National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
15 October - National Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Day
16 - 22 October - National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
18 October - World Menopause Day
19 October - Unity Day (Bullying Prevention Awareness)
22 October - International Stuttering Awareness Day
23 - 29 October - Respiratory Care Week
26 October - Intersex Awareness Day
26 October - National Day of the Deployed
29 October - World Psoriasis Day