Mental health awareness days
Mental health awareness days, weeks and months, covering wellbeing at work and at school, specific conditions, suicide prevention and support for carers.
21 days, weeks and months in the next 12 months in the New Zealand calendar.
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October 2026
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ADHD Awareness Month
A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.
November 2026
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International Stress Awareness Week
A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.
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Gumboot Friday
A day when New Zealanders wear gumboots and donate to fund free counselling for young people aged 25 and under, held on 6 November in 2026.
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International Men's Day
International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
A day on the Saturday before US Thanksgiving when people bereaved by suicide gather for support. The 2026 day is 21 November.
December 2026
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World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day on 21 December raises awareness of meditation and its benefits for physical and mental health.
March 2027
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Self-injury Awareness Day
A day on 1 March each year that raises awareness of self-harm, challenges stigma and encourages people to seek support.
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International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness on 20 March recognises happiness and wellbeing as basic human goals that public policy should support.
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World Bipolar Day
An international day on 30 March that raises awareness of bipolar disorder and works to reduce the stigma around it.
April 2027
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International Wellness Day
International Wellness Day promotes affordable, inclusive wellness practices for body and mind. The UN lists it in mid April.
May 2027
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Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (New Zealand)
A week in early May raising awareness of anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after birth, set for 3 to 9 May 2027.
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World Maternal Mental Health Day
A global day on the first Wednesday of May that raises awareness of mental health during pregnancy and the first year after birth.
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Pink Shirt Day (New Zealand)
A day in May when New Zealanders wear pink to stand against bullying and promote kindness in schools, workplaces and communities.
June 2027
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Loneliness Awareness Week
A week in June that encourages people to talk about loneliness, reduce stigma and connect with others.
July 2027
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International Day of Hope
The International Day of Hope on 12 July celebrates hope as a force that unites people in facing shared global challenges.
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International Day for Judicial Well-being
The International Day for Judicial Well-being on 25 July recognises that the wellbeing of judges supports fair, independent and effective justice.
September 2027
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World Suicide Prevention Day
A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.
October 2027
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ADHD Awareness Month
A month-long campaign every October that shares reliable information about ADHD and the people who live with it.
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OCD Awareness Week
An international week in October that challenges myths about obsessive compulsive disorder and helps people find effective treatment.
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World Mental Health Day
A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.
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Mental Health Awareness Week (New Zealand)
A national week run by the Mental Health Foundation to encourage New Zealanders to look after their mental wellbeing, held 12 to 18 October in 2026.