Back to Normal in September

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recovery and remembrance top the September sparks this year. It’s also the month to raise awareness for suicide prevention, food safety, cancer and many more important health and social initiatives.

The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Topping our list: the  daily race to get everyone vaccinated and boosted with the COVID-19 vaccine to stay ahead of the variants; and the remembrance of the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks, the heroes and those we lost are at the top of our September list. Here are highlights for September.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Recovery and remembrance top the September sparks this year. It’s also the month to raise awareness for suicide prevention, food safety, cancer and many more important health and social initiatives.

The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Topping our list: the  daily race to get everyone vaccinated and boosted with the COVID-19 vaccine to stay ahead of the variants; and the remembrance of the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks, the heroes and those we lost are at the top of our September list. Here are highlights for September.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image img_size=”LARGE” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The world continues to strive to recover from the pandemic’s negative economic impact. On the national stage, September strives to bring Broadway back to normal, children back to school with in-person learning, live music tours in full gear and more![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8169″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH: celebrating its 32nd year, recovery month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. The annual initiative aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. The 2021 theme is RECOVERY IS FOR EVERYONE: every Person, every Family, every Community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6274″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH: Held every September to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It’s the time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic.

Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly. September’s campaign reminds every one of the importance of recognizing signs and seeking help. If you are in crisis or know someone who is, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.

Dates to watch for:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8171″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]September 5th thru 11th – NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

September 10th – WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Suicide Hotline”]If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4598″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Go Teal this September to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), one in 78 women will be diagnosed with the disease. More than 21,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and over 14,000 women die from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in later stages, when the prognosis is poor. However, if diagnosed and treated early, when the cancer is confined to the ovary, the five-year survival rate is over 93 percent. That is why it is imperative that the early signs and symptoms of the disease are recognized, not only by women, but by their families and the healthcare community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6057″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Go Blue this September. Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in U.S men. The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Step Up For Blue campaign empowers men to take control of their health — and encourages their loved ones to support them. There are 3 million U.S. men living with prostate cancer and countless families fighting this disease worldwide. A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 3 minutes; 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed in their lifetimes. The good news is that prostate cancer is 99 percent treatable if detected early. Education and screening are key. To learn more, visit The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) website at www.pcf.org/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4590″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION MONTH: is an annual awareness initiative to educate the public on the preparation of safe and healthy family meals. The campaign began in 1994 by the Partnership for Food Safety Education. September is also National Family Meals Month, a perfect time to heed safe food practices.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5980″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]September sparks of recovery, remembrance, suicide prevention and food safety are further illuminated during these pandemic times as so many of us struggle with the unknown and strive to keep safe. There are so many important awareness campaigns and coordinating events occurring nationally, locally and on the world stage so check back regularly this month as we continue to highlight what Sparks in September. — We are Socially Sparked! Tweet us @sosparkednews[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]