October Mental Health Awareness Hello, October offers several important opportunities to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about emotional well-being, support, and access to care. According to Mental Health America’s 2026 Awareness Calendar, October includes ADHD Awareness Month, Depression Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week, National Depression Screening Day, World Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day, OCD Awaren

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