Mental Illness Awareness Week and Beyond

September 29, 2006

Mental Illness Awareness Week and Beyond

   

Faith community activities abound in October

Mental Illness Awareness Week kicks off Sunday, October 1. Local NAMI organizations from coast-to-coast, along with other concerned groups, will be tapping into the faith community to hold prayer services and vigils, and educational and awareness-building events.

In addition, one protestant denomination is calling on all of its churches to sponsor a Candle Lighting for Mental Illness in October. And at the end of the month, California hosts a major conference on spirituality and mental health.

Local MIAW Events

Below is a sampling of the many faith-based activities around the country planned for this year’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (and beyond).

Also, as a reminder, Tuesday, October 3 has been designated as National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding.