National Guide Dog Month in September celebrates guide dogs' life-changing roles for the visually impaired, raises awareness of guide dog programs, honors dedicated guide dogs and their trainers, promotes guide dog access rights, and brings attention to these amazing service animals.
September is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, an opportunity to illuminate a serious mental health condition that lurks silently in the shadows for too many. Roughly 1 in 6 Americans will contend with the debilitating effects of clinical depression during their lifetime. Yet misconceptions still dominate around this common disorder.