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Health Tips 10-11-2026

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Oct 10
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October is the month of National Depression and Mental Health Screening. October is dedicated to encouraging mental health checkups, decrease mental health stigma, and educate the public about mental health issues. Encouraging screenings can promote early detection regarding mental illness and making screenings accessible, free, or low cost at healthcare facilities. 


Also, decreasing the stigma of mental health issues so people can feel safe asking questions about mental illness. Educating the public on the signs and symptoms of mental illness/depression can help break the shame surrounding mental health problems. 

 
 
 

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