Need ideas for your upcoming employee newsletters? Check out our list of key October dates & events, with links to helpful resources. Be sure to remind staff about EAP availability as a free, confidential source of help!
Cyber Security Awareness Month – This is an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. The 2024 theme is Secure Our World. Here are some communication resources:
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, get the information and support you need.
- Breast Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis
- Breast Cancer in Men
- Ways to get involved and support in Breast Cancer Awareness
- Breast Cancer Awareness In The Workplace
- Breast Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis
- Breast Self-Exam
- Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance – Tools & Resources
Domestic Violence Awareness Month — Domestic Violence is also known as “family violence” or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), it affects almost 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in their lifetime. IPV encompasses physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, aggression, or emotional harm by a current or former partner, regardless of sexual orientation. In emergencies, dial 911. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Your EAP also offers counseling and self-help tools to help you recognize signs, create safety plans, and locate local shelters.
National Bullying Prevention Month – When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. But bullying isn’t confined to children. Adults can be bullied, threatened, and harassed, too. Here are additional resources on bullying.
- State & federal laws
- What Parents & Educators Can Do
- PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
- Psychology Today: Bullying
- How Bullying Manifests at Work — and How to Stop It
- Workplace Bullying Institute
Other noteworthy October dates:
- 10/6-10/12 – Mental Illness Awareness Week Mental Illness Awareness Week
- 10/6-10/12 – Fire Prevention Week – “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
- 10/17 – Great Shakeout – earthquake and tsunami preparedness drill
- 10-17-23 – Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week
- 10/26 – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – safely dispose of dangerous drugs
- National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Liver Cancer Awareness Month
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
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