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Oct 2024

ADHD Awareness Month

Time to get some background knowledge on ADHD because it is officially ADHD Awareness Month! Learn about what ADHD is, the symptoms it comes with, its effects on people's day-to-day lives, and the stigmas those who have ADHD have to face. CLICK HERE to learn about all this and more!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the US currently. 1 in 8 women will get it in their lifetime and that is also not to say that men can't get it either. Learn more about this disease and its prevention by CLICKING HERE

Mean Girls Day- October 3rd

"I can't go out tonight. I'm sick. *cough*"

Find your excuse to stay in and binge Mean Girls over and over because it is one of the most celebrated days of the year!

Want to make your day even more "fetch"? CLICK HERE to get suggestions for a bigger celebration.

Ada Lovelace Day- October 8th

Meet the Mother of Computers! Ada Lovelace has never fit into the mold of her time, and thank goodness for that! She is the one to begin our modern journey to coding. Learn about her life and accomplishments by CLICKING HERE.

World Mental Health Day- October10th

Mental Health is as important as physical health. Taking care of your well-being is always a top priority. CLICK HERE to learn exactly what mental health is, how to care for your own mental well-being, and more.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day- October 15th

Pregnancy and infant loss are more common than you think. CLICK HERE to read on the statistics, health issues, and sources to help during this time.

Halloween!- October 31st

Most people know that Halloween derives from All Hallows Eve, but why is it only the US that celebrates the way it does?  Learn the background of Halloween, celebrate with some old and some new ideas, and read all the stats and fun facts by CLICKING HERE!

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