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ADHD Awareness Month
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
This October is ADHD Awareness Month. Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and social skills — these are among the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects millions of people.
ADHD Awareness Month, sponsored by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, highlights the latest research and clinical studies with the goal of bringing more effective treatments. Its guiding principle is that life can be better for those with #ADHD and for those who love or work with someone with ADHD.

It affects a wide variety of people
No demographic is immune from ADHD. It’s found in people of all ages and backgrounds. Nearly 10 % of children will be diagnosed with ADHD and more than 4 % of adults will exhibit symptoms.

It’s genetic
No one is to blame for ADHD. It’s a brain-based disorder that is often genetic. Family history can can play a role in children who are diagnosed. Prenatal risk is a factor — along with environmental toxins.

ADHD contributes to other problems
They include the loss of productivity at work or school, relationship problems, obesity, and legal troubles.
The best way to change people’s views about ADHD is to let them know: it’s not about somebody else, it’s about someone they know.

Source: ADHD AWARENESS MONTH (nationaltoday.com)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to #KnowYourNormal. It’s always best to get anything unusual checked by a doctor early on.
The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs designed to:

support people diagnosed with breast cancer, including those with metastatic breast cancer

educate people about breast cancer risk factors

encourage women to go for regular breast cancer screening starting at age 40 or earlier, depending on personal breast cancer risk

raise money for breast cancer research

According to the NHS, you should contact your GP if you encounter any of the following:

a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before
a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
a discharge of fluid from either of your nipples
a lump or swelling in either of your armpits
a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness
a rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple
a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast

Black History Month
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31
The ethos of Black History Month is to educate people on the achievements and contributions African and Caribbean heritage peoples have made to the UK’s history and culture.
​Black History Month UK was the brainchild of Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, a special projects officer at the Greater London Council. He wanted to boost the self-esteem of Black British children and young adults by educating on them on the achievements of Black people living in the UK.
The month has since evolved into a celebration of black history and culture that spans across multiple countries!
The theme for the month is ‘Legacies with Action: Understanding 60 Years of Change and Challenge.’ 2025 marks 60 years since the UK’s first Race Relations Act — a landmark moment in the ongoing journey towards racial justice and equality.
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#BHM2025 #BlackHistoryMonth
Source: IBHM-UK|Black History Month UK 2025 Theme – Legacies of Action
