# awareness

Apr 25 2021 All About Advocating for Mental Health What is a mental health advocate, why it matters, how to become one, and how to find one — from someone who has been doing it for years.

Oct 17 2018 The Effects of Media on Mental Health and Behavior Ever wondered if the media has long-lasting effects on your mental health? Bad news is impossible to avoid. It's all over TV, social, and everywhere else.

Oct 9 2018 World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is observed every October 10th by the World Health Organization to raise awareness and support for mental health issues.

Oct 8 2018 Mental Health Awareness Mental Health Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day are important times to recognize that nearly half of mental illness occurs before age 14.

Oct 7 2018 How To Help Someone Who Has Mental Illness How do you help someone with a mental health problem? What if they don't want help? Or are stubborn about seeking treatment?

Oct 7 2018 How Mental Health Stigma Affects Your Life How mental health stigma affects your life. How does stigma make you feel? Does gender play a role? How can we challenge it?

Apr 15 2018 The Days I Get Blamed For Having Cancer People often blame mental illness on a person rather than treating it like a physical illness. This post explores stigma around mental health.

Sep 10 2015 World Suicide Prevention Day World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every September 10th to raise awareness and support for people struggling with suicidal thoughts.