Some civil service workers and politicians may be more inclined to listen and learn around awareness days and may demonstrate public support for campaigns and advocacy initiatives as momentum grows. Policymakers are more likely to engage with mental health campaigns that align with their objectives, and are backed by strong data, public support and media attention. They led a media campaign featuring discussions with mental health experts, caregivers, and persons with lived experience of mental health conditions. Alongside informing the public, your campaign should also seek to inspire action and grow the number of mental health advocates locally to ensure there is strong political will among the public supporting your cause.
Ready. Set. Action: You Partner with Public Health
###The American Public Health Association serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community. Everyone is invited to participate in NPHW events all week long, using them as a springboard to celebrate public health accomplishments and work throughout the year towards optimal, equitable health and well-being for all. During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a particular public health topic.
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- Communities can provide us with a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us purpose.
- By bridging traditional public health institutions with digital platforms, we can fight misinformation and safeguard the future of public health,” says Dr. Bervell.
- Explore key milestones, discoveries, and the impact of NIMH-funded studies on mental health.
- These programs support local farmers and make fresh produce more available to low-income communities.
They face decades of limited investment in their health and increased pollution in their neighborhoods. When our neighborhoods are healthy, we have the building blocks for healthy lives… It’s also the relationships we foster in our communities. Below you’ll find information and curated resources for the daily themes, recommended events and more. This guide can help NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates, volunteers and staff coordinate public awareness efforts for a larger impact. Here are some resources for NAMI Affiliates and State Organizations to use to make MIAW successful.
After losing her son to suicide, Ylang was offered help from Rethink Surrey Support After Suicide. He shares how the group’s welcoming and supportive environment has helped him to live a more peaceful life. Help us turn awareness into action.
These techniques will strengthen the ability of children and young people to adapt well to adversity, trauma, and stress, skills that will remain with them into adulthood. Youth Connect 5 training provides the knowledge, skills and understanding to help children & young people develop strong emotional wellbeing through resilience-building techniques, whilst understanding why we feel the way we do. This is training that helps to build knowledge and skills, and the confidence to use those to have mental wellbeing conversations. In Devon Connect 5 training has been available to workforces & communities for a number of years. My Way is the new Wellbeing Service for children and young people in Devon, launched in autumn 2025.
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