April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to make everyone aware of something we all experience but might not always talk about: stress. Stress can be like an unwelcome guest crashing your party, making you feel overwhelmed and uneasy. But fear not! There are ways to manage stress and keep it from taking over your […]
Sexual Assault Prevention Month
April is an important time of the year because it’s Sexual Assault Prevention Month. It’s a time when communities all over the world come together to talk about something that’s difficult but necessary: sexual assault. Sexual assault is when someone forces or coerces another person into sexual activity without their consent. It’s a serious issue […]
Shining a Light on Human Trafficking
As we step into January, we enter a month dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking—a crime that affects millions worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of Trafficking Awareness Month and ways we can unite to combat this pervasive issue. Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of individuals through force, […]
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week this year is November 13th – 21st. It is organized every year by the National Coalition for the Homeless. People from across the country come together to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Designed to educate the public, raise awareness about the issue of poverty, and […]
Bullying Awareness Month: Shining a Light on a Global Issue
October is not just about changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced lattes; it’s also Bullying Awareness Month. This annual campaign reminds us of the profound impact of bullying on individuals and communities worldwide, and it encourages us to take action. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of Bullying Awareness Month and how we can […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first introduced in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It was created not only to bring more awareness to others but to connect and unify the millions of affected victims battered due to domestic violence.” (from https://domesticviolence.org) Many people think physical abuse is the only form […]
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is more than just the end of summer and the start of a new school year; it’s also Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. This observance provides an essential opportunity to shed light on a growing health crisis affecting children worldwide. Childhood obesity is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, and it’s high time we pay […]
Suicide Prevention Month
Every year in the month of September the CDC observes Suicide Prevention. Suicide is a serious mental health problem, we must all take a role to help prevent it. Suicide Prevention Month is a time for connection, and linking people to others in their community or to services that can create help to prevent suicide. […]
World Benzodiazepine Day: Raising Awareness and Promoting Responsible Use
Every year, on July 11th, the global community comes together to observe World Benzodiazepine Day. This day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about benzodiazepines, their uses, and the importance of responsible and informed consumption. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of this day and shed light on the key […]
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is celebrated on July 30th. It is meant to raise awareness to human trafficking happening right now. Human trafficking is a global pandemic. The act is a crime against the person, it violates the victim’s rights of movement through persuasion as well as the fact […]