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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression or anxiety. Not to mention the family, friends, and coworkers that are also impacted. National Depression Screening Day is […]
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. Confidential & Anonymous: This tool […]
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is an annual observance, typically held from October 12th to 20th, dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention, treatment, and management of bone and joint conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain. This week highlights the importance of maintaining musculoskeletal health for overall well-being and independence, emphasizing the need for […]
National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. WellBeings - Breast Cancer Awareness Quiz @font-face { font-family: 'TradeGothicLTStd'; src: local('TradeGothicLTStd'), local('Trade Gothic LT Std'), local('Arial Black'), sans-serif; } /* Namespace Scoped Reset & Root Variables */ .wb-mqk-root { --wb-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-purple: #7A00F5; […]
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