Ink for Hope

Awareness Calendar

Dates That Matter

Awareness days and months for mental health, suicide prevention, PTSD, violence prevention, and the people walking through it.

  1. January

    Mental Wellness Month

    A month to focus on healthy minds and self-care.

    All January

  2. February

    Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

    Recognize and prevent unhealthy teen relationships.

    All February

  3. March

    Self-Harm Awareness Month

    Compassion, education, and support for those who self-injure.

    All March

  4. April

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Stand with survivors. Believe them. Help end sexual violence.

    All April

  5. May

    Mental Health Awareness Month

    The big one. Conversations, resources, and care all month long.

    All May

  6. June

    PTSD Awareness Month

    For everyone living with the weight of trauma.

    All June (PTSD Day: June 27)

  7. July · This Month

    Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

    Mental health equity for BIPOC communities.

    All July

  8. August

    National Grief Awareness Day

    There is no timeline for grief. You are not alone in it.

    August 30

  9. September

    Suicide Prevention Month · World Suicide Prevention Day

    Reach out. Stay. Your story is not over.

    All September (WSPD: Sept 10)

  10. October

    Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Break the silence. Believe survivors. End the cycle.

    All October

  11. November

    International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

    For those left behind — you are not alone.

    Saturday before Thanksgiving (Nov)

  12. December

    Human Rights Day

    Dignity, safety, and care for every person.

    December 10
If today is heavy — call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You don't have to do this alone.