International Day of Yoga
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated today, 21st June, linked to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, a day that holds special significance in many spiritual traditions. The United Nations proclaimed this day in 2014 to raise awareness of the many benefits of practising Yoga. […]
World Health Day 2026
Today, the 7th of April, it is World Health Day. This day is observed every year on the 7th of April, because of the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation in 1948, nearly 80 years ago. This year’s official theme is “Together for health. Stand with science.” The focus is on how science, trust, and international […]
World Autism Awareness Day 2026
Today, 2nd of April, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. Today is a good day to use as a reminder to value differences, challenge stereotypes, and promote respect and understanding of autistic individuals. This day is an opportunity to promote better compression, encourage inclusion, and advocate for autistic individuals. It is crucial as a society […]
World Down Syndrome Day 2026
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #DownSyndromeAwareness #LotsOfSocks Every 21st of March is celebrated as Down syndrome Day. Why this date? The date (21/3) symbolises the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. This day aims to raise awareness about Down syndrome and promote inclusion and equal rights for individuals with this condition. 🧦 This day has the symbol […]
World Sleep Day 2026
#WorldSleepDay Today, the 13th of March, it is dedicated to an important topic: Sleep. Today is World Sleep Day, an annual awareness event focused on the importance of healthy sleep and its impact on overall well-being. It is organised annually by the World Sleep Society, and the 2026 theme is “Sleep Well, Live Better”. How […]
Self-Injury Awareness Day 2026
Today, 1st of March, is dedicated to Self-Injury Awareness Day. This can be a difficult topic to talk about, but it is happening, and as therapists, we can see it in many clinical settings. Individuals experiencing certain mental health conditions may engage in self-harm as a way of managing overwhelming emotions or coping with significant […]
Menopause Awareness Day 2025
#WorldMenopauseDay#WorldMenopauseDay2025#LifestyleMedicine#MenopauseInfo We are immersed in Menopause Awareness Month, with World Menopause Day being celebrated today, the 18th of October. It is time to stop taking this stage of a woman’s life for granted. For too long, it’s been dealt with in silence; it has been dismissed or misunderstood, often leaving women to go through it […]
World Mental Health Day 2025
Today, 10th of October 2025, is World Mental Health Day 2025. This day highlights the importance of caring for our mental health and underscores the need to make it a priority, dedicating resources to support it. The World Federation of Mental Health proposed the topic for this year: “Access to Services – Mental Health in […]
ADHD Awareness Month 2025
October is recognised as ADHD Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the differences found in neurodiversity, with a particular focus on ADHD. ADHD is usually seen as and related to a lack of attention and focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, “bad behaviour” in the case of children, focusing on the downsides and without valuing any […]
National Quiet Day 2025
On this day, September 14th, the focus is on valuing silence and peaceful moments in our busy lives as a way to improve well-being, maintain mental health, reduce stress, and enhance concentration and focus. The idea is to raise awareness of the importance of taking small breaks from our constant multitasking and hectic routines, including […]