After The Ribbon

🌸 Major Health Awareness Themes in May:

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month

Recognized nationwide by Mental Health America, this month centers emotional well-being, healing, and reducing stigma.

It’s a powerful time to talk openly about:

* Anxiety, depression, trauma
* Boundaries and emotional regulation
* The quiet strength it takes to heal

❤️ Women’s Health Month

Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health

Focus areas include:

* Heart health (the #1 risk for women)
* Preventive screenings
* Hormonal and aging-related changes

A beautiful space for honoring the body—not pushing it, but listening to it.

🫁 Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Supported by organizations like the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Especially relevant in spring:

* Pollen triggers
* Air quality awareness
* Breathing support and prevention

🧬 Lupus Awareness Month

Highlighted by the Lupus Foundation of America

Lupus is often invisible but life-altering.
This month brings attention to:

* Autoimmune conditions
* Fatigue and flare cycles
* The reality of “looking fine” but not feeling fine

🧠 Stroke Awareness Month

Promoted by the American Stroke Association

Key message: **Act FAST**

* Face drooping
* Arm weakness
* Speech difficulty
* Time to call 911

🌿 Other Notable May Health Observances

* **High Blood Pressure Education Month**
* **Arthritis Awareness Month**
* **Skin Cancer Awareness Month**
* **Hepatitis Awareness Month**
* **Celiac Disease Awareness Month**
* **ALS Awareness Month** (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
* **Better Sleep Month**

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