2026 National Health Observances Calendar
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a series of events from April 8 to 12, including free health screenings, chair yoga sessions, and wellness resources at locations such as the Adam Butzel Complex. It draws attention to the myriad factors that contribute to health outcomes—ranging from access to healthcare and education to social determinants such as housing, employment, and APHA National Public Health Week Mental Health nutrition. National Public Health Week is designed to highlight the importance of public health initiatives in protecting and improving the health of communities. This year’s National Public Health week marks 30 years of highlighting the work of public health and the changes in outcomes for patients across the nation, and across the state of Michigan.
Mental Health Support Guide
Read this good news story about the mom who created uplifting signs in response to suicides in her community International Survivors of Suicide Day – Saturday before Thanksgiving International Day Against Bullying and Violence – First Thursday of November Depression Awareness Day – Thursday of the first full week of October
Advocacy Briefs: Climate Change, Environment, Mental Health and Wellbeing – Impacts and Practical Solutions
Use Veterans Day as an opportunity to support veteran mental health. Explore these Black mental health resources Get the year started by subscribing to these top mental health podcasts and by reading mental health good news No specific mental health holidays in January We’ve worked hard to make this the most comprehensive collection of mental health-related days and months on the internet. This includes public health workers, health care providers, community organizers, faith-based groups, businesses, schools, government and more.
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Each year, the first full week in April celebrates the power of the community in realizing this vision. It hopes to foster decision-making that considers the health of all communities — irrespective of income, race, or gender. Or those without the means to travel to access quality healthcare, often located far away.National Public Health Week is committed to making health inclusive and equitable. It starts with recognizing that healthcare is still a privilege many cannot afford. It also serves to highlight critical issues to help people lead healthier and happier lives. It’s a week to recognize that everyone should lead healthier lives, irrespective of where they live, work, or come from.
- Sign up below to download your Mental Health Awareness Week pack with everything you need to get involved – including some exclusive posters.
- Among these, school-based social and emotional learning programmes are especially effective across all income levels.
- Expanding access to reproductive health servicesCity and state governments can support community well-being by funding clinics that offer family planning, STI testing, counseling, and safe, legal abortion services.
Even beyond the mental health sector, international human rights instruments note the importance of recognising the value of individuals with psychosocial disabilities and mental health conditions, especially in promoting socio-economic and sustainable development. Amplifying these voices during awareness days can encourage others to share their own experiences, creating safe spaces for open dialogues that can in turn destigmatise mental health and enhance the effectiveness of your advocacy efforts. The Foundation’s MHAW 2021 report highlighted the positive impact of nature-connectedness on people’s mental health and was used to inform evidence-based policy recommendations outlining clear actions for local and national governments to address issues of unequal access to nature across the UK. The ripple effects extend into families, workplaces, schools, and communities, underscoring the vital connection between mental health and public health.
