April Awareness Month

There are several different causes and issues that the Month of April is Awareness Month for. This article will go over the different issues that we need to be made aware of in April and ways we can help those causes.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the month of April. It is set in place to better educate and prevent sexual assault. The SAAM came about in the late 1980's. For more information on ways you can help prevent this awful crime you can visit the Sexual Assault Awareness Month website.

Autism Awareness Month

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the Unites States, affecting 1 in 150 children. Source: medicalnewstoday.com. With this type of statistic more awareness and education needs to be made. If your child has been diagnosed with Autism all hope is not lost. There are many successful treatment options available to you. Things you can do with your child at home. For more information about the different treatment options available click here.

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Child abuse can occur anywhere and to anyone. We must all be made aware to look for the signs and symptoms of abuse. We cannot look away. Fore more information on the signs to look for in child abuse click here. There are hotlines you can call anytime with questions or concerns you have about child abuse. You can call #1-800- 4 A CHILD.

Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol abuse doesn't just happen to certain people. It can affect people of all ages, sexes and race. No one is immune to alcohol abuse or the affects it has on oneself or to others. Alcohol abuse can happen to everyone from High Schoolers to Senior Citizens. That is why April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month. More education and awareness of this disease could possibly and hopefully save a life. If you think you have a drinking problem you can contact Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention at #1-800-234-0246. You can also contact the Substance Abuse Alcohol Hotline at #1-800-331-2900. You don't have to suffer through this alone.

Stress Awareness Month

Stress affects millions of Americans each day. The young and old alike. It can affect our mental health as well as physical health. It seems when someone is under stress they tend to suffer in silence and try to deal with it all on their own. Stress Awareness Month is for us to be made more aware of the affects that stress has on us and positive ways we can deal with it. For a more in depth look at ways to deal with stress in a positive manner click here. When we suffer from stress we need support. If you are under a great deal of stress I urge to talk to your friend or a family member. They love you and want to be there for you. You don't have to walk this path alone.

I encourage you to look over the list of different causes and issues that are part of April Awareness Month. Find out ways you can help to be part of the solution. Look around you. If someone you know needs some encouragement or help then be there for them. Help them through it. If you are in need of help than I urge you to contact one of the above numbers or find a trusted friend or family members.

Sources:

http://www.nrsvc.org

http://www.childwelfare.gov

http://www.womenfitness.net

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com