NationalPreventionWeekis an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders.
The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to:
Involve communities in raising awareness of substance use and mental health issues and in implementing prevention strategies, and showcasing effectiveness of evidence-based prevention programs;
Foster partnerships and collaborations with federal agencies and national organizations dedicated to improving public health; and
Promote and disseminate quality substance use prevention and mental health promotion resources and publications.
The 2019 daily themes are:
Monday, May 13: Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse
Tuesday, May 14: Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse
Wednesday, May 15: Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use
Thursday, May 16: Preventing Youth Tobacco Use
Friday, May 17: Preventing Suicide
Watch a video of Elinore F. McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use kick off NPW by discussing the power of prevention!
