Raising awareness and taking action for the mental health and emotional well-being of young people, with a focus on those from underserved and under-resourced communities, is a core part of our mission at the Steve Fund. As part of this work, we observe key awareness days, weeks, and months around the calendar year — and each October we recognize World Mental Health Day (October 10), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week (the second full week of October), and National Coming Out Day (October 11). 

Together with our partners, we work throughout the year to build communities where all families and their young people feel safe, seen, heard, celebrated, and fully supported. 

Three articles to read and share

  1. Honoring World Mental Health Day. Join communities around the world encouraging people to reflect personally and seek opportunities for courageous conversations, community engagement, and collective action to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of all people. Read Article
  2. Learn About OCD during OCD Awareness Week. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children. However, OCD is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and undertreated. Learn More 
  3. Celebrating National Coming Out Day. In this article, we highlight mental health challenges that can impact LGBTQ+ young people, including heightened suicide risk. We will also discuss the ways parents and caregivers can provide support and serve as buffers to mitigate stress. Read Article

We hope you find the information helpful and share it with your family, your young person, and your community.

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