This month is a powerful reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. It’s a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open, compassionate conversations. Let’s prioritize rest, healing, and community—because everyone deserves to be well. 💚

May 7 marks National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day—a vital reminder that our kids' mental health is just as important as their physical health. With nearly 1 in 5 children experiencing a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder, early support and open conversations can make a lasting difference. Let’s wear green, raise awareness, and advocate for the well-being of every child.

May 10 is World Lupus Day—a global call to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects over 5 million people worldwide. Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, lupus can impact the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain, leading to a wide range of symptoms and complications. Women, particularly those of African, Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous descent, are disproportionately affected.

This year, join the movement to #MakeLupusVisible by wearing purple, sharing facts, and supporting those living with this invisible illness. Together, we can shine a light on lupus and advocate for better research, treatment, and care.

Each year on May 31, World No Tobacco Day raises awareness about the health risks of tobacco use and advocates for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. In 2025, the theme is “Unmasking the appeal: exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products”, focusing on revealing how the tobacco industry manipulates product design and marketing to entice consumers, particularly youth.

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death worldwide, responsible for over 8 million deaths annually, including 1.2 million from second-hand smoke exposure . This day serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and governments to commit to a tobacco-free future.