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Date shown for 2025 is estimated as the official date has not been finalized as of September 2024. Mental Illness Awareness Week HistoryMental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) aims at raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The event encourages open conversation about mental health, educates the public about mental health disorders, and promotes support for those affected. Important aspects of the observance include mental health education initiatives, media campaigns, and advocacy for improved mental health services and policies. In Canada, Mental Illness Awareness Week traces its roots back to 1992 and was established in cooperation with the Canadian Psychiatric Association and other mental health organizations. One particular focus is the high prevalence of mental health issues among Indigenous peoples, whose rates of suicide and self-harm are significantly higher than those of non-Indigenous Canadians. MIAW seeks to address issues concerning access to mental health services and supports, particularly in rural and remote areas where resources are limited. Mental Illness Awareness Week is observed in Canada through various events and activities organized by community groups, non-profit organizations, and mental health advocates. These may include workshops, seminars, and information sessions as well as public awareness campaigns on social media and traditional media outlets. The annual observance of MIAW typically takes place during the first full week of October, aligning with international mental health initiatives such as World Mental Health Day on October 10th. Mental Illness Awareness Week starts on October 1st in 2023. Top facts about Mental Illness Awareness Week Starts
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