Mental Health Awareness Calendar
Mental Health Awareness days can help break the stigma surrounding mental heath by adding your voice to the conversation. Check out this yearly calendar so that you or your hospitality business can show your support. If you want to consider linking donations to Kelly’s Cause in combination with any of these dates please get in touch with Mel T via email: melissa@kellyscause.com.
Time to Talk Day
February 6th
A chance for all of us to be more open about our mental health and talk about how we really feel. Hosted by rethink.org.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Last week Feb/ Beg March
Hosted by BEAT eating disorders charity.
World Bipolar Day
30th March
The birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder.
Mental Health
Awareness Week
13th - 19th May
Kelly’s Cause offer a free online half day mental health training for folks in hospitality. Head here to find out more.
World Suicide
Prevention Day
10th September
A worldwide commitment to prevent suicides. Find out more about why Kelly’s Cause exists here and see Samaritans for toolkits and support.
World Mental Health Day
10th October
Use the day to shine a light on the stigma around mental illness.
OCD Awareness Week
10th - 16th October
To raise awareness and understanding over what OCD is. See International OCD Foundation.
Stress Awareness Day
1st November
Kelly’s Course offer workshops to help hospitality folks manage stress. Get in touch with rachel@kellyscause.com to find out more.