Awareness Mental health
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place in the first full week of October in the US, raising understanding of mental illness and reducing stigma.
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1990
About the day
NAMI has marked the week since 1990 following its advocacy with Congress. It overlaps with World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 to 9 October 2027 | USA | 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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