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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Join the conversation about food, body image, and exercise issues on social media. Let’s bust myths, share our unique stories, and point people to support and resources.
Self-Injury Awareness Day
March 1st is an annual global awareness event. Depression and self-harm often go hand-in-hand, although youth self-harm for a variety of reasons. Use this day as an opportunity to openly discuss these reasons and learn new, healthier coping mechanisms. Pass out orange ribbons and create awareness with poster campaign or speaker. Host lunch table booth…
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week
This week is a perfect opportunity to have a conversation with kids to keep them alcohol free. Ask, Listen, Learn’s free resources are ideal for starting and continuing conversations about alcohol and the negative effects of underage drinking and cannabis on their developing brains. For bigger kids, Mind Matters Mind Matters invites young teens to take a…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an opportunity to honor the resiliency and healing of survivors while highlighting this very important issue. Throughout the month, we invite you to wear teal on April 4, post social media graphics with resources, celebrate Denim Day on April 26, and use this page to learn how you can be…
National Take Back Day
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. Learn about how prescription drugs can change the developmentally brain when abused and how to safely use…
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, get free NSC resources to limit these risks and help us create safer roads for all.
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, Stress is unavoidable. Now more than ever, it's important to understand stress and how we can manage it. Let's learn new skills!
National Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health.
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