October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

This month, the world comes together to raise awareness about bullying prevention and to reflect on where we were, where we are now, and where we hope to be in the years to come. This year’s Bullying Prevention Awareness Month marks the 17th anniversary since its inception powered by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Since 2006, the event has grown to be celebrated for an entire month with educational and awareness activities and is recognized by schools and communities around the world.

• October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Every year we add new names to our “In Memory of Love” banner. Without proper treatment, the most devastating risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is stillbirth.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month was first declared by President Ronald Reagan on October 15, 1988. On that day he said:

“When a child loses his parents, he is called an orphan. When a spouse loses his or her partner, he or she is called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there is no word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss suffered by so many parents in the United States and around the world. It also aims to inform and provide resources to parents who have lost their children due to miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, molar pregnancies, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS and other causes.

• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October 12 is Domestic Violence Awareness Day, so we wanted to take a moment to recognize the connection between domestic violence, birth control, and pregnancy.

While domestic violence affects people of all genders, races, and ages, it disproportionately affects women. In fact, more than 1 in 3 women experience some type of intimate partner violence during their lifetime. Domestic violence is also the most common health problem reported during pregnancy; Almost 1 in 6 pregnant women have been abused by their partner.

• October, Cybersecurity awareness month

Surely you have already read or seen in various media that October is the month in which different countries organize to promote the importance of Cybersecurity in governments, companies and even on a personal level, but where did this come from and why has it not been made a 100% trend in Latin America?

Well, here’s a little bit of history… It emerged around 2004 in the United States, with the intention of promoting cybersecurity among citizens and organizations, with the aim of providing updated information on cybersecurity through awareness and exchange of good practices.

• October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer in its early stages, when it is easiest to treat and before it is large enough to be felt or cause symptoms.

What are the symptoms?

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms. Some symptoms of breast cancer are:

• Any change in the size or shape of the breasts.
• Pain in any part of the breasts.
• Nipple discharge other than milk (including blood).
• Appearance of a lump in the breasts or under the arm.

If you have any worrying symptoms or signs, see your doctor immediately.