A time to raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce stigma, and share resources for those in crisis. It emphasizes that suicide is preventable and that everyone can play a role […]
This month celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges, reinforcing the message that "Recovery is for Everyone."
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. That's time set aside for the world to pay attention—to learn about blood cancer and to support people affected by it. And it’s our […]
Represented by the gold ribbon, this month honors children and families affected by pediatric cancer and advocates for more research into childhood-specific treatments.
Focuses on Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat, which significantly increases the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Highlights the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and community support in preventing and managing childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, including genes, eating […]
We are celebrating National Cholesterol Education Month this September by encouraging doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to make sure their patients know their cholesterol levels –and take steps to prevent or reduce high cholesterol.
September is Pain Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about chronic pain and improving pain management, education, and treatment options. Established in 2001 by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) and supported by dozens of organizations, it aims to reduce the stigma surrounding chronic pain and highlight its impact on millions of […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, an annual campaign to educate the public and healthcare providers about the signs of sepsis—a life-threatening emergency caused by the body's extreme response to infection. Each September, organizations like the Sepsis Alliance promote early recognition and prevention, as 80% of sepsis-related deaths could be prevented with timely treatment.
National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.
The National Day of Service and Remembrance, observed annually on September 11th (also known as Patriot Day), honors the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans to transform a day of tragedy into a day of doing good through volunteerism, charity, and community service.
WellBeings.org is a health and wellness resource, not a crisis or suicide response website. If you are in crisis, or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
