Mental Illness Awareness Week Information
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is a national observance that was designated by the United States Congress and U.S. President in response to the increasing incidence of mental illness.[1] It takes place during the first week in October.[2] This week coincides with October 10th – World Mental Health Day.[3] In addition to the U.S., Mental Illness Awareness Week is celebrated in Canada[4] and Israel [5]
See also
References
- ^ "Mental Illness Awareness Week". Tampa Bay Magazine (Florida) 4 (5): 29. September 1989.
- ^ Address, Richard F. (2003). Caring for the Soul. Urj Press. p. 34. ISBN 0807408867.
- ^ Cavuto, Neil (2004). More Than Money. William Morrow. p. 128. ISBN 0060096438.
- ^ Rae-Grant, Quentin (1996). Images in Psychiatry: Canada. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. pp. 151–152. ISBN 0880489006.
- ^ http://www.health.gov.il/pages/default.asp?maincat=10&catid=278&pageid=2025
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