365 Days of Community, Education & Advocacy
Every month, CALMN activates a theme that connects cultural awareness with psychiatric nursing practice — educational content, resources, and community activations year-round. Pick a month on the left to jump straight to it.
New Year Reset
A fresh start for CE goals and professional development planning — the month CALMN members map out their continuing education for the year ahead.
Workforce & Professional DevelopmentBlack History Month
Content and CE focused on mental health disparities in Black communities and the leadership of Black psychiatric nurses in the field.
Public EducationWomen's History Month
Spotlighting women in psychiatric nursing leadership — mentorship, career pathways, and the history of the specialty.
Workforce & Professional DevelopmentStress Awareness Month
A focus on nurse wellness — burnout prevention, peer support resources, and practical tools for managing the demands of psychiatric nursing.
Nurse Wellbeing HubMental Health Awareness Month
CALMN's biggest month — public education campaigns, CE programming, and community outreach around mental health awareness statewide.
Public EducationPride Month
CE and resources on LGBTQ+ affirming care in psychiatric nursing practice.
Workforce & Professional DevelopmentBIPOC Mental Health Month
Minority mental health CE and public-facing content addressing disparities in access and outcomes for BIPOC communities.
Public EducationBack to School
Youth and adolescent mental health CE, timed to the start of the school year — a resource for nurses working with children and families.
Workforce & Professional DevelopmentSuicide Prevention Month
988 Lifeline awareness, safe messaging guidance, and clinical resources on suicide risk assessment and prevention.
Legal Literacy & Incident ResponseAAPI Heritage
Content on AAPI mental health, cultural stigma, and culturally-responsive care in psychiatric nursing.
Public EducationNative American Heritage Month
Indigenous mental health resources and content addressing the specific needs of Native communities in California.
Public EducationYear in Review
A look back at the year — member milestones, program growth, and what's ahead for CALMN in the coming year.
Workforce & Professional Development