Awareness Mental health
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Canada)
A Canadian week in early October that builds public understanding of mental illness and calls for better access to care.
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About the day
The Canadian Psychiatric Association set up the week, and the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health now coordinates it with its member groups. It focuses on awareness and advocacy for mental health services.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 to 9 October 2027 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 1 to 7 October 2028 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 7 to 13 October 2029 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
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