Awareness
Suicide Prevention and Awareness PSA
Built around the striking image of a candle flickering in a storm, The Candle explores the reality of male suicide, suppression of emotions, and the cultural stigma that stops so many men from asking for help. Watch on YouTube When you get down to it, it’s shocking just how fragile our mental health really can […]
Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024: Mary’s Story
Content warning: This birth story discusses trauma. Topics discussed include pre-eclampsia, emergency C-section and mental health struggles. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have downloadable resources here or you can join one of our free Peer2Peer Support programs. My first pregnancy was pretty unremarkable up until 38 weeks when I developed […]
Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day and Month in 2025!
Why is World Autism Awareness Day Important? Every April, the world unites to recognize and support individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during World Autism Month and World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). Observed annually on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day emphasizes the importance of autism acceptance and gaining a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The designation of Mental Health Awareness Month was created more than 60 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. During Mental Health Awareness Month professionals, organizations, schools, communities, hospitals and even media outlets will join together in an […]
Workplace Burnout: Building Awareness and Prevention
Feeling stressed at work? You’re not alone. A study by the American Institute of Stress says: 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. About one million Americans miss work each day because of stress. 76% of US workers say workplace stress affects their personal relationships High levels of workplace stress can lead to burnout […]
World Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Neurodiversity!
April 2nd is the annual World Autism Awareness Day, a day of massive significance for the autism community and those who love and support them. The day serves as a time to recognize the value of neurodiversity by celebrating the unique strengths, differences, and perspectives that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) bring to the […]
Dr. Deb: Self-Injury Awareness
Before finding emotional health, they struggled with self-injury. Self-Injury is a deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts physical harm on one’s body to relieve emotional distress. Self-injury has a paradoxical effect in that the pain self-inflicted actually sets off an endorphin rush, relieving the self-harmer from deep distress. It’s important to note that self-injury does not […]
National Toolkit Released during Blood Clot Awareness Month – Coalition for National Trauma Research
To recognize Blood Clot Awareness Month in March, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) unveiled a comprehensive toolkit titled “Blood Clot Awareness, Action, and Advocacy: The Toolkit.” This document contains information on blood clots, Blunt Rochester’s bipartisan work in Congress to spread awareness of blood clots, and ways the public can advocate for themselves and others […]
Unlocking Understanding – Navigating Autism & Disability Insurance Awareness Month 2024
Autism and Disability Insurance Awareness Month is an important time for unlocking a deeper understanding of the complexities of autism and the necessity of disability insurance coverage. As we navigate through this month, it’s crucial to understand the nuances of autism and how disability insurance plays a vital role in supporting individuals with autism and […]