Established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma often associated with alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) encourages communities to reach out to the public with information about alcohol, alcoholism and recovery. Join us for Alcohol-Free Weekend, which takes place during the first weekend of April (March 30-April 1, 2018). An…
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April 2019 is the 36th Anniversary of this national awareness month – April was first designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Historically, the month of April has been used to raise awareness of the problem of child abuse. Now the month of April is used to focus instead…
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The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion…
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Putting an end to human trafficking starts with acknowledging its existence in our communities. During the month of January, advocates, organizations, and individuals unite to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking. You can join the movement to put an end to this exploitation. Get the facts about human trafficking, then help shed light…
DetailsStalking is defined as a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking can be carried out in a number of different ways, so it’s important for teens and adults to be aware of the warning signs of physical and digital stalking, and how to…
DetailsIn northeast Ohio, summer weather is finally here and we’re all enjoying the outdoors – During the month of July, one of the hottest and sunniest months, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology work together to promote UV Safety Month. Why? This July, and throughout the year, it’s important…
DetailsOur country came together to commemorate our fallen soldiers for Memorial Day to show our appreciation for the sacrifice that our men and women in our armed services made to protect our freedoms. Now for the month of June, National PTSD Awareness Month, our hearts are with the survivors of war who have to suffer…
DetailsMental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization. Its purpose is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness. One of the goals of Mental Health Awareness Month…
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National Immunization Awareness Month During August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), the National Public Health Information Coalition promotes the importance of immunizations with their communications toolkit and encourage people to use the valuable resources in this toolkit throughout the year. The Importance of Getting Vaccinated Protecting the health of children and others by…
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This month – the biggest gift-giving month in the world – let’s all participate in Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It’s important to keep safety in mind as we shop for all the little ones in our lives. In addition to safe gift shopping, you can post this blog on social media using #SafeToysAndGiftsMonth to…
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