Category: Holidays & Observances

READERS – It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Mental Health, Wellness & Self Help

 STEP INTO THE MIND OF SOMEONE ELSE https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-mental-illness-awareness-week-first-week-in-october/ National Mental Illness Awareness Week is celebrated the first full week in October. This year, that means October 4th through the 10th, which happens to be World Mental Health Day. This topic is particular personal to me on many levels.  Not only do I struggle with clinical … Continue reading READERS – It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week

GET YOUR MYSTERY READ ON!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/mystery-series-week-first-full-week-in-october/ The first full week of October is MYSTERY SERIES WEEK. That means, it is it going to be from the 4th through the 10th this year. And, do we have some great book suggestions for you! https://jamesjcudney.com/category/campus-mystery-series/ LINKS: US UK CA LINKS: US UK CA LINKS: US UK CA LINKS: US UK CA Mersey … Continue reading GET YOUR MYSTERY READ ON!

A Week For National Awareness – MENTAL ILLNESS

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Women Writers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-mental-illness-awareness-week-first-week-in-october/ National Mental Illness Awareness Week is celebrated the first full week in October. This year, that means October 4th through the 10th, which happens to be World Mental Health Day. There has always been a stigma with mental health. This stems, I believe, from fear... fear of the unknown. However, we know psychiatric disorders … Continue reading A Week For National Awareness – MENTAL ILLNESS

BE KIND – Stop Bullying!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-stop-bullying-day-second-wednesday-in-october/ I truly believe that we are not born with hatred; it is taught to us. Society teaches us the 'rules' of our cultures. Unfortunately, one of the biggest things taught - whether intentional or inadvertently - is bullying. Often, when we are angry, we lash out. We get frustrated and become REactive instead of … Continue reading BE KIND – Stop Bullying!