Awareness Days
Awareness days offer meaningful opportunities for reflection, learning and taking action. This page brings together important mental health days and other awareness events throughout the year, to help you stay informed and equip you to champion important causes. Please explore the page and we hope you will feel inspired.
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Dry January
Date: 1 - 31 January
Dry January is a month-long challenge to reset our relationship with alcohol, our health and how we spend time with others at the start of a new year.
Learn more here.
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LGBT+ History Month
Date: 1 - 28 February
LGBT+ History Month celebrates key historical and current contributions made by people within the LGBT+ community.
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Black History Month (USA)
Date: 1 - 28 February
A month dedicated to the culture and history of African Americans, Black people and African descendants of slaves.
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Zero Discrimination Day
Date: 1 March
A day to highlight the right for everyone to live with dignity by promoting inclusivity, compassion and peace.
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International Women's Day
Date: 8 March
International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements in society, work, culture, and politics, and supports gender equality.
Learn more here.
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World Bipolar Day
Date: 30 March
On this day we raise awareness of bipolar and challenge stigma in society.
Learn more here.
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Stress Awareness Month
Date: 1 - 30 April
Use this month to reflect on stress; what causes it, how it affects you, and ways to reduce it. Theme for 2026 is: "Lead with Love."
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World Autism Awareness Day
Date: 2 April
A day to honour autistic people’s strengths and life experiences and to support their full inclusion in society.
Learn more here.
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World Autism Acceptance Month
Date: 1 - 30 April
A month to change attitudes and expose the discrimination and barriers people with autism face in health and social care, education, work, and wider society.
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World Health Day
Date: 7 April
A day dedicated to a concern in health globally. Previous years have highlighted healthy beginning, hopeful futures, building a fairer, healthier world and depression: let’s talk.
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World Parkinson's Disease Day
Date: 11 Apr
This day helps amplify awareness and deepen understanding of Parkinson disease.
Learn more here.
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World Earth Day
Date: 22 April
Annual community event held each year to raise awareness and encourage active participation in environmental protection.
Learn more here.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Date: 28 April
A day dedicated to the prevention of work-related accidents and occupational illnesses.
Learn more here.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day
Date: 11 - 17 May
ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) | CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) is an illness that affects the brain, muscles, immune system and hormones. This year the focus is on managing ME/CFS symptoms.
Learn more here.
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Date: 1 - 30 June
A month dedicated to raising awareness of brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, all forms of dementia, and the social, cultural, and systemic barriers to timely diagnosis and appropriate care.
Learn more here.
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International Men’s Health Week
Date: 15 - 21 June
A day to highlight and promote the health and overall wellbeing of men and boys.
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Carers Week
Date: 9 - 15 June
A week to recognise unpaid carers who care for family, friends or community members who are ill, need help, or have disabilities.
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World Sickle Cell Day
Date: 19 June
A time to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease, a serious blood condition, and to highlight the challenges and daily impacts experienced by those living with it.
Learn more here.
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Windrush Day
Date: 22 June
A day to commemorate the contributions and lasting impact of the Windrush generation, who were invited to the UK to help rebuild post‑war Britain.
Learn more here.
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South Asian Heritage Month
Date: 1 - 31 July
An observance honouring the history and rich heritage of South Asian people and their diverse cultures.
Learn more here.
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World Brain Day
Date: 22 June
This day aims to promote brain health at every stage of life and raise greater awareness of brain disorders.
Learn more here.
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International Self-Care Day
Date: 24 June
A day to recognise and prioritise yourself — take this time to spotlight self-care, explore how it benefits your life, and encourage physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
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International Overdose Awareness Day
Date: 1 - 30 August
A day to bring the world together to thoughtfully consider preventing overdose and to remember those we have lost to overdose.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Date: 10 September
This day is observed to address suicide, raise awareness of prevention services, and encourage open, compassionate dialogue about suicide.
Learn more here.
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Black History Month (UK)
Date: 1 - 30 October
A month to recognise and celebrate Black people, culture, community and history, widely magnified and honoured throughout October across the UK and Ireland, with events, reflections and public recognition highlighting contributions and lived experiences.
Learn more here.
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Mental Health Awareness Day
Date: 10 October
A day dedicated to educating people and raising greater awareness about mental health, while actively challenging and fighting stigma.
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World Trauma Day
Date: 17 October
An annual day to reflect on the impact of trauma and to focus on saving lives during emergency situations.
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International Stuttering Awareness Day
Date: 22 October
Affecting around 1% of the world’s population, this day raises awareness of and fosters support for people who have a stammer.
Learn more here.
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Islamophobia Awareness Month
Date: 1 - 30 November
A month to reflect on the Muslim experience while continuing the fight against anti-Muslim prejudice.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Date: 3 December
A day dedicated to focusing on protecting the rights, promoting inclusion, and enhancing the overall wellbeing of people living with disabilities everyday.
Learn more here.