Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 1-7, 2023

Mental Illness Awareness Week occurs during the first week of October and this year, it is observed from October 1 to 7. Millions of people live with a mental illness and it not only affects them but also those around them — family, friends, or coworkers.

Mental Illness Awareness Week is run in collaboration with the National Alliance of Mental Illness (N.A.M.I). NAMI’s goals are to raise awareness of mental illnesses, fight discrimination, and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (M.I.A.W.). This has become a dedicated time for mental health advocates across the country to come together as one unified voice. During this week events are held to promote community outreach and public education concerning mental illnesses. Events include art/music events, educational sessions, advertising campaigns, health fairs, prayer services, movie nights, candlelight vigils, and benefit runs.

M.I.A.W. coincides with similar campaigns in early October such as World Mental Health Day, National Depression Screening Day, and National Day Without Stigma.  To obtain further information please go MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK - October 1-7, 2023 - National Today