--- title: "News Release, page 2" description: "News releases, awareness days, new resources, and stories from Youth Mental Health Canada." url: https://ymhc.ngo/news/page/2/ --- # News Release, page 2 1. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/embracing-kindness-and-inclusivity-on-pink-shirt-day.qF0JGGD__1cB2Gk.webp) February 27, 2025 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Embracing Kindness and Inclusivity on Pink Shirt Day](https://ymhc.ngo/news/embracing-kindness-and-inclusivity-on-pink-shirt-day/) Pink Shirt Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday of February, is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness against bullying and promote… 2. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/navigating-stress-strategies-to-regulate-your-nervous-system.QEQKxTvr_Z6SRr5.webp) February 10, 2025 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Navigating Stress: Strategies to Regulate Your Nervous System](https://ymhc.ngo/news/navigating-stress-strategies-to-regulate-your-nervous-system/) Imagine for a moment that you have a test or interview next week. 3. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/honoring-youth-mental-health-during-2024-suicide-loss-survivor-month.DxNLwGA0_aPbQF.webp) November 21, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Honoring Youth Mental Health During 2024 Suicide Loss Survivor Month](https://ymhc.ngo/news/honoring-youth-mental-health-during-2024-suicide-loss-survivor-month/) International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss (IDPISL) takes place in November of each year and embodies the healing power of community. 4. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/new-resource-my-experience-of-school-upstream-chronic-school-absenteei.B5gm4VpB_ZseYaP.webp) November 21, 2024 ## [New Resource: My Experience of School - Upstream Chronic School Absenteeism Prevention](https://ymhc.ngo/news/new-resource-my-experience-of-school-upstream-chronic-school-absenteeism-prevention/) Youth Mental Health Canada is pleased to introduce our newest educational resource: "My Experience of School: Upstream Chronic School Absenteeism… 5. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/movember-2024-championing-mens-health-and-mental-well-being.DGe3NFVb_Z1nCVoB.webp) November 11, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Movember 2024: Championing Male Mental Health and Mental Well-Being](https://ymhc.ngo/news/movember-2024-championing-mens-health-and-mental-well-being/) Male Health Awareness Month, also known as Movember, occurs in November of each year. 6. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/canada-indigenous-disability-awareness-month-2024.z10-ecTD_2hlJKt.webp) November 1, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Canada Indigenous Disability Awareness Month 2024](https://ymhc.ngo/news/canada-indigenous-disability-awareness-month-2024/) Created by the Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (IDC/BCANDS) in November 2015, Canadian Indigenous… 7. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/invisible-disability-awareness-week-bringing-awareness-education-and-s.jhuV8_vk_13RaYs.webp) October 18, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [2024 Invisible Disability Awareness Week: Bringing Awareness, Education, and Support](https://ymhc.ngo/news/invisible-disability-awareness-week-bringing-awareness-education-and-support/) Invisible Disability Awareness Week was created in 2014 by the Invisible Disability Association (IDA). 8. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-awareness-week-promote-education-and-red.DtN5yfDI_Z2hms9v.webp) October 11, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Awareness Week 2024: Promote Education and Reduce Stigma Around OCD](https://ymhc.ngo/news/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-awareness-week-promote-education-and-reduce-stigma-around-ocd/) OCD Awareness Week is an annual global event aimed at reducing stigma, dispelling myths, and promoting education about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This year's observance runs from October 13th to 19th, with a focus on increasing access to effective treatments and support. The week features various initiatives, including educational events, social media campaigns, and community activities across Canada and beyond. Understanding and addressing the misconceptions surrounding OCD are crucial for fostering empathy, support, and a more inclusive environment for individuals affected by this condition. 9. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/adhd-awareness-month-create-empowerment-reduce-stigma-and-promote-educ.Mqzk2QFW_wtRAv.webp) October 8, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [ADHD Awareness Month: Create Empowerment, Reduce Stigma, and Promote Education](https://ymhc.ngo/news/adhd-awareness-month-create-empowerment-reduce-stigma-and-promote-education/) ADHD Awareness began in October 2004 when several mental health organizations came together to celebrate and bring awareness to ADHD. 10. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/world-mental-health-day-2024-understanding-its-importance-and-how-to-o.D85yLCaQ_Z1HTIp9.webp) October 1, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [World Mental Health Day 2024: Understanding Its Importance and How to Observe It](https://ymhc.ngo/news/world-mental-health-day-2024-understanding-its-importance-and-how-to-observe-it/) World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is a significant global event aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and… 11. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/international-walk-to-school-day-2024-promoting-youth-mental-health-an.BFc7NztM_1jOLQR.webp) October 1, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) 2024: Promoting Youth Mental Health and Combating Absenteeism](https://ymhc.ngo/news/international-walk-to-school-day-2024-promoting-youth-mental-health-and-combating-absenteeism/) International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) has a rich history that dates back to the early 1990s in Britain. 12. ![](https://ymhc.ngo/_astro/mental-illness-awareness-week-creating-hope-challenging-stigma-and-sav.Db7KJS2S_Z4fioK.webp) October 1, 2024 · By Kaitlyn Boudreault ## [Mental Illness Awareness Week: Creating Hope, Challenging Stigma, and Saving Lives](https://ymhc.ngo/news/mental-illness-awareness-week-creating-hope-challenging-stigma-and-saving-lives/) This week was created by the Canadian Psychiatric Association and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH)…