Wednesday, May 03, 2006

National Arthritis Month

National Arthritis MonthNational Arthritis MonthThe Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.

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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: May 4th-10th

North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekNorth American Occupational Safety and Health WeekFounded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.

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National Suicide Awareness Week: May 4th-10th

National Suicide Awareness WeekNational Suicide Awareness WeekIn any given year in the Unites States, approximately 30,000 individuals die by their own hands and thousands more attempt suicide. To combat this, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services, is launching the National Suicide Prevention Initiative (NSPI). NSPI is a collaborative, multi project initiative designed to incorporate best practices and research toward reducing the incidence of suicide nationwide.

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Childhood Depression Awareness Day: May 4th

Childhood Depression Awareness DayChildhood Depression Awareness DayThe National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

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National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day: May 3rd

National Anxiety Disorders Screening DayNational Anxiety Disorders Screening DayFreedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino. Ms. Guardino founded FFF as an outgrowth of her own personal experiences of suffering with anxiety and depressive illnesses for more than 25 years. The mission of FFF is to impact, in a positive way, the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support.

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