World Vegetarian Month takes place throughout October, kicking off with World Vegetarian Day on October 1st and running until World Vegan Day on November 1st. It promotes the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of plant-based living.
LGBTQ History Month is an annual, month-long observance held every October to celebrate the achievements, history, and civil rights contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. WellBeings - LGBTQ+ History & Health Quiz @import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/trade-gothic-lt-std'); .wb-lhq-root { --wb-lhq-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-lhq-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-lhq-purple: #7A00F5; --wb-lhq-chartreuse: #E2FF00; --wb-lhq-border: 3px solid #2E2E3A; --wb-lhq-shadow: 6px 6px 0px […]
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is observed every year throughout October. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can contact the free, confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. WellBeings - Depression Awareness Month Poll @import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/trade-gothic-lt-std'); .wb-dap-root { --wb-dap-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-dap-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-dap-purple: #7A00F5; --wb-dap-chartreuse: #E2FF00; --wb-dap-border: 3px solid […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Resources NAMI HelpLines for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault NAMI National HelpLine Resource Directory (PDF)
Each year, World Menopause Day shines a spotlight on the challenges facing women during the menopause transition and highlight improvements in research, education and support. Menopause Symptom Score: A Free, Validated Severity Calculator Rate 11 common menopause symptoms. Get a total score, severity tier, and a plain-English read on whether HRT or other treatment makes […]
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, International Day of Older Persons recognizes the contributions older adults make to their families, communities, and economies, while also highlighting the challenges they face, including social isolation, elder abuse, and unequal access to health care. Each year, the observance carries a theme set by the UN, […]
World Vegetarian Day was created in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society and later endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union, kicking off what the organization calls Vegetarian Awareness Month. The day is meant to highlight the ethical, environmental, and health dimensions of a vegetarian diet, from reduced risk of certain chronic diseases to a […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide observance held every October to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to highlight the importance of inclusive, disability-friendly […]
World Animal Day traces back to 1931, when it was proposed at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy as a way to highlight the plight of endangered species; the […]
World Meningitis Day is coordinated by the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, a global network of patient groups and health professionals working to reduce the burden of meningitis worldwide. Meningitis is […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in the U.S. in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It takes place every year during the first full week of October.
Kaiser Permanente offers a no-cost wellness webinar series called Mindful Mondays, designed to provide guided meditation and practical tools for emotional balance and inner peace. These sessions are open to everyone, meaning you do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to attend. 2026 Mindful Mondays Webinar Schedule (All dates 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET) Mindful Eating Guided […]
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