2025 Health Awareness Days, Events & Months

One of the most significant factors in staff retention and workplace happiness is caring for employees' health. Sick days can lead to major costs and disruptions in modern businesses, making employee well-being a top priority. By observing the 2025 Health Awareness Days, Events & Months that resonate with them, companies can create a healthier and more supportive workplace. Not only does this demonstrate a genuine commitment to employee care, but it also fosters a culture of well-being, reducing absenteeism and boosting morale and productivity in the long run.

The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Health Awareness Days, Events and Months

January 2025

Blue Monday | January 20 2025
👉 Known as the third Monday of January, it's often cited as the "most depressing day of the year," based on factors like post-holiday blues, weather, and financial strain.
Self-Love Month | January 2025
👉 A month dedicated to encouraging people to prioritise self-care, self-compassion, and personal well-being.
Mental Wellness Month | January 2025
👉 A month focusing on raising awareness about mental health and promoting strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
National Stalking Awareness Month | January 2025
👉 Raises awareness about the dangers of stalking and aims to educate the public on how to recognise and prevent it.
Dry January | January 2025
👉 A public health campaign encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for the month to reflect on their drinking habits and promote healthier lifestyles.
No Name-Calling Week | January 2025
👉 A week-long educational initiative that promotes kindness and discourages bullying in schools and communities.
Veganuary | January 2025
👉 A campaign encouraging people to adopt a vegan diet for the month, promoting animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

February 2025

Time to Talk Day | 6 February 2025
👉 A day to encourage open conversations about mental health.
Safer Internet Day | 8 February 2025
👉 Focuses on promoting safe and responsible internet usage.
National Random Act of Kindness Day | 17 February 2025
👉 Encourages people to perform acts of kindness. Meet PepTalk’s kindness queen, Nahla Summers, who can teach your team the ROI of leading with heart.
World Day of Social Justice | 20 February 2025
👉 Highlights the importance of social justice in human rights.
Children's Mental Health Week | 3-9 February 2025
👉 Raises awareness of the importance of children's mental health.
National School Counseling Week US | First full week of February
👉 Highlights the work of school counsellors in helping students achieve success.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week | End of February - early March 2025
👉 Tackles myths and misunderstandings around eating disorders.

March 2025

Self-Injury Awareness Day | 1 March 2025
👉 Raises awareness about self-harm and self-injury.
World Compliment Day | 1 March 2025
👉 Encourages people to share compliments to spread positivity.
Zero Discrimination Day | 1 March 2025
👉 Advocates for the right to live with dignity and without discrimination.
World Teen Mental Health Day | 2 March 2025
👉 Highlights the importance of teen mental health. Why not check out a relared article, the Impact Of Social Media On Mental Health.
Dissociative Disorder Awareness Day | 5 March 2025
👉 Raises awareness of dissociative disorders.
Emetophobia Awareness Day | 5 March 2025
👉 Focuses on raising awareness of the fear of vomiting.
Insomnia Awareness Day | 10 March 2025
👉 Focuses on insomnia awareness and sleep health, taking place the first Monday following the change to daylight saving time.
University Mental Health Day | March 2025
👉 Focuses on mental health in universities.
International Day of Happiness | 20 March 2025
👉 Promotes happiness as a fundamental human goal.
TWLOHA Day | 29 March 2025
👉 To Write Love on Her Arms, a day to support mental health advocacy.
World Bipolar Day | 30 March 2025
👉 Increases global awareness of bipolar disorder.
Creative Arts Therapies Week | Week-long event in March
👉 Promotes the use of creative arts in therapy for mental health. Explore the top artist speakers to inspire your team.

April 2025

World Health Day | 7 April
👉 Highlights global health issues.
National Alcohol Screening Day | First full week of April
👉 Focuses on screening for alcohol problems.
Day of Silence (for LGBTQ+ Youth) | Second Friday of April
👉 Raises awareness of the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying.
World Breathing Day | 11 April
👉 Focuses on the importance of breathing exercises for mental health.
National Therapy Animal Day US | 30 April
👉 Recognises the healing role of therapy animals.
Stress Awareness Month | April 2025
👉 Raises public awareness about stress and strategies for managing it.
Alcohol Awareness Month | April 2025
👉 Promotes public understanding of alcohol-related issues.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month | April 2025
👉 Raises awareness about sexual violence and how to prevent it.
National Counseling Awareness Month | April 2025
👉 Highlights the value of counseling for mental health.

May 2025

World Maternal Mental Health Day | 3 May 2025
👉 Highlights maternal mental health challenges and solutions.
Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day | First Friday of May 2025
👉 Raises awareness of postpartum psychosis.
National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day | 7 May 2025
👉 Focuses on mental health issues in children.
Mental Health Action Day | 18 May 2025
👉 Encourages people to take action for mental health.
World Meditation Day | 21 May 2025
👉 Promotes meditation as a way to improve mental health.
National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day | 24 May 2025
👉 Raises awareness about schizophrenia and psychosis.
Mental Health Awareness Week | 12-18 May 2025
👉 Encourages learning and understanding more about mental health.
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month | May 2025
👉 Increases awareness of borderline personality disorder.
UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month | May 2025
👉 Focuses on maternal mental health in the UK.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week | May 2025
👉 Celebrates neurodiversity and raises awareness of neurodivergent conditions. Meet the best neurodiversity keynote speakers.

June 2025

National Say Something Nice Day | 1 June 2025
👉 Encourages people to spread kindness through words.
World Eating Disorders Action Day | 2 June 2025
👉 Focuses on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
World Drug Day | 26 June 2025
👉 Raises awareness of drug addiction and recovery.
PTSD Screening Day | 27 June 2025
👉 Focuses on screening for PTSD.
PTSD Awareness Month | June 2025
👉 Raises awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder.
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week | 10-16 June 2025
👉 Highlights the importance of early mental health in infants.

July 2025

Panic Attack Awareness Day | 10 July 2025
👉 Raises awareness of panic attacks and their effects.
National Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Day | 24 July 2025
👉 Increases awareness of seasonal affective disorder.
International Self-Care Day | 24 July 2025
👉 Promotes self-care practices for mental well-being.
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day | 24 July 2025
👉 Raises awareness about schizophrenia.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | July 2025
👉 Focuses on mental health in minority communities.
BIPOC Mental Health Month | July 2025
👉 Highlights the mental health challenges of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Disability Pride Month | July 2025
👉 Celebrates people with disabilities and raises awareness of their experiences. Read more about why it’s time to wave the flag for Disability Pride.
Birth Trauma Awareness Week | July 2025
👉 Raises awareness of the impact of birth trauma on mental health.

August 2025

Wear It Purple Day | Last Friday of August 2025
👉 Supports LGBTQ+ youth and promotes inclusivity.
National Grief Awareness Day | 30 August 2025
👉 Raises awareness about the process of grief.
International Overdose Awareness Day | 31 August 2025
👉 Focuses on preventing drug overdose deaths.

September 2025

R U OK Day | 9 September 2025
👉 Encourages people to check in on the well-being of others.
World Suicide Prevention Day | 10 September 2025
👉 Raises awareness of suicide prevention.
National Sober Day | 14 September 2025
👉 Promotes sobriety and healthy living. Read more about what it means to be sober curious.
Black Maternal Mental Health Week | Last week of September
👉 Dedicated to addressing disparities, examining root causes, and developing targeted support for Black mothers' mental well-being.
National Suicide Prevention Month | September 2025
👉 Highlights the importance of suicide prevention.
National Recovery Month | September 2025
👉 Focuses on the importance of recovery from substance abuse.
National Self-Care Awareness Month | September 2025
👉 Encourages the practice of self-care for mental health. Read more: 5 Ideas For Self-Care To Boost Your Mental Health.
Mullets for Mental Health Month | September 2025
👉 A unique campaign to raise awareness and funds for mental health research.
National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month | September 2025
👉 Raises awareness about addiction recovery.
Pain Awareness Month | September 2025
👉 Focuses on raising awareness of chronic pain and its effects.

October 2025

Dermatillomania Awareness Day | 1 October 2025
👉 Raises awareness about compulsive skin-picking.
Disabled Authors Day | 2 October 2025
👉 Celebrates books written by disabled authors, such as Emily Goodson and Ed Jackson.
National Depression Screening Day | First full week of October 2025
👉 Promotes depression screening and awareness.
Depression Awareness Day | First full week of October 2025
👉 Raises awareness of depression and its effects.
National Day Without Stigma | 9 October 2025
👉 Promotes the reduction of stigma around mental illness.
World Mental Health Day | 10 October 2025
👉 Highlights the importance of global mental health. Explore our brilliant mental health awareness speakers.
International Stuttering Awareness Day | 22 October 2025
👉 Focuses on the challenges faced by people who stutter.
National Depression Education and Awareness Month | October 2025
👉 Educates the public about depression.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month | October 2025
👉 Promotes employment opportunities for people with disabilities.‍
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month | October 2025
‍👉 By promoting anti-bullying policies and encouraging open dialogue, it aims to reduce the emotional, social, and academic harm caused by bullying.‍
ADHD Awareness Month | October 2025
👉 Raises awareness of ADHD and related challenges. Explore PepTalk’s top ADHD awareness speakers.‍
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month | October 2025
👉 This month by NAMA encourages screenings for depression and mental health. Get the help you deserve.‍
Mental Illness Awareness Week | First week of October
👉 Highlights the importance of mental illness education and support.‍
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Week | 1-7 October 2025
👉 Promotes awareness of borderline personality disorder.‍
Trichotillomania Awareness Week | 1-7 October 2025
👉 Raises awareness of hair-pulling disorders.‍
OCD Awareness Week | Second week of October 2025
👉 Brings understanding to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

November 2025

National Stress Awareness Day | First Wednesday of November 2025
👉 Raises awareness about stress and its impact on mental health. Explore the best stress management speakers.
International Day Against Bullying and Violence | First Thursday of November 2025
👉 Focuses on preventing bullying and violence.
Veterans Day | 11 November 2025
👉 Recognizes the mental health challenges faced by veterans. Explore the value of veteran and military speakers for events, ERGs, and mental health days. Learn how their stories inspire and promote awareness.
World Kindness Day | 13 November
👉 Encourages random acts of kindness to improve mental well-being.
International Survivors of Suicide Day | Saturday before Thanksgiving 2025
👉 A day to honour and support those affected by suicide.
Giving Tuesday | First Tuesday after Thanksgiving 2025
👉 Promotes giving back to communities and supporting mental health causes.
Movember | November 2025
👉 Highlights men’s mental health, particularly through the Movember campaign. Book a fireside chat for your company with Justin 'JC' Coghlan, one of the co-founders of Movember.
UK Self-Care Week | Week-long event in November 2025
👉 Promotes proactive self-care practices.

December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 3 December 2025
👉 The UN raises awareness of the challenges and rights of people with disabilities.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month | December 2025
👉 Highlights the mental health effects of seasonal depression.

Of course, this is just a selection of dates! If we've missed any key days or events that matter to your HR, Culture, or People team, be sure to let us know on LinkedIn — we want to be as inclusive as possible. Please also note that dates were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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