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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.

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January

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 Development
February

Black History Month

Content and CE focused on mental health disparities in Black communities and the leadership of Black psychiatric nurses in the field.

Public Education
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March

Women's History Month

Spotlighting women in psychiatric nursing leadership — mentorship, career pathways, and the history of the specialty.

Workforce & Professional Development
🌱
April

Stress Awareness Month

A focus on nurse wellness — burnout prevention, peer support resources, and practical tools for managing the demands of psychiatric nursing.

Nurse Wellbeing Hub
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May

Mental Health Awareness Month

CALMN's biggest month — public education campaigns, CE programming, and community outreach around mental health awareness statewide.

Public Education
🏳️‍🌈
June

Pride Month

CE and resources on LGBTQ+ affirming care in psychiatric nursing practice.

Workforce & Professional Development
🌍
July

BIPOC Mental Health Month

Minority mental health CE and public-facing content addressing disparities in access and outcomes for BIPOC communities.

Public Education
🎓
August

Back 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 Development
💚
September

Suicide Prevention Month

988 Lifeline awareness, safe messaging guidance, and clinical resources on suicide risk assessment and prevention.

Legal Literacy & Incident Response
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October

AAPI Heritage

Content on AAPI mental health, cultural stigma, and culturally-responsive care in psychiatric nursing.

Public Education
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November

Native American Heritage Month

Indigenous mental health resources and content addressing the specific needs of Native communities in California.

Public Education
December

Year 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