Self-Injury Awareness Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Self-Injury Awareness Day, or SIAD, is a global awareness event and is celebrated on March 1 every year. The day aims to pay attention to self-harm in the hope of helping people who practice it. On this day, you can share self-harm stories. Also, Mental health organizations make efforts to develop awareness about self-harm and self-injury.

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Dates

YearDateDay
2024March 1Friday
2025March 1Saturday
2026March 1Sunday
2027March 1Monday
2028March 1Wednesday

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FAQs

When is Self-injury Awareness Day in the U.K.?
Self-Injury Awareness Day is observed in the U.K. on March 1.
Why is raising awareness about self-injury important?
Raising awareness will educate people who do not self-injure, and reach out to people who do.