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National Acne Awareness Month focuses on self-esteem and one of the most common skin condition in the United States affecting more than 40 million Americans. It is estimated that 40 percent of adolescents experience acne and acne scarring to such a degree that treatment by a dermatologist becomes necessary. Psychological and social implications for those with acne scars effect self-confidence and self-image. This month is about raising awareness of the solutions for acne and acne scarring, whilst providing emotional support to those battling the social stigma and issues of acne.

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Adopt-a-Cat Month (AHA): June

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Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month (ASPCA): June

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African-American Music Month: June

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ALS Awareness Month (CA): June

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Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month, Ntl.: June

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Worldwide, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Join the Alzheimer's Association in going purple and raising awareness this June. The more people know about Alzheimer's, the more action we inspire.

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Aphasia Awareness Month, Ntl.: June

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Aphasia Awareness Month is Sponsored by the National Aphasia Association each June to raise public awareness and understanding of aphasia and provide support to all persons with aphasia and their caregivers. Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in aphasia may also arise from head trauma, from brain tumors, or from infections. Aphasia can be so severe as to make communication with the patient almost impossible, or it can be very mild. It may affect mainly a single aspect of language use, such as the ability to retrieve the names of objects, or the ability to put words together into sentences, or the ability to read. More commonly, however, multiple aspects of communication are impaired, while some channels remain accessible for a limited exchange of information. It is the job of the professional to determine the amount of function available in each of the channels for the comprehension of language, and to assess the possibility that treatment might enhance the use of the channels that are available. The hope is that by raising awareness through Aphasia Awareness Month aphasia will be a commonly understood word and where all persons with aphasia, regardless of individual differences, their families, health professionals, and the public have access to appropriate education and resources that would enhance their potential for an acceptable quality of life.

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Audiobook Appreciation Month: June

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First it was e-books, then came audiobooks. Audio books allow you to listen to a book whilst driving, working or just camping out on the beach. Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of the literary world and have brought audio drama, a radio genre from the mid-20th Century, back into fashion. Annually in June.

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Bathroom Reading Month, Ntl: June

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Created in 1988, Bathroom Reading Month celebrates the 66% of Americans whom admit to reading in the bathroom. Hey, it is a great way to multi-task and catch up on current events. Annually in June.

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Book Month, GLBT Ntl. (1969): June

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Marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Riot in 1969, National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Book Month is an American Library Association awareness campaign celebrating books about the GLBT lifestyle and authors from the community. This event first ran in 1992.

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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month (AU): June

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Brain Injury Awareness Month (CA): June

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Burns Awareness Month, Ntl. (AU): June

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National Burns Awareness Month seeks to teach Australians burn prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns. Winter is just beginning, which means an increased use of candles, fireplaces, heaters and ovens, not to mention hot water and other conveniences. Burns happen, but they can happen a lot less if precautions are taken and children (including adolescents) are educated about personal safety. See the Kidsafe website for a variety of brochures, tip sheets and information on burns and burn prevention.

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Cancer from the Sun Month: June

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Cancer from the Sun Month occurs in June. Skin cancer affects people of all ages. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime; 13 million Americans are living with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer, and nearly 800,000 Americans are living with a history of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Skin cancer is chiefly lifestyle disease and highly preventable. The most common cause is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This event is sponsored by the Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. May also includes a month long event devoted to Melanoma by the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Candy Month, Ntl.: June

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National Candy Month is an opportunity to explore your sweet tooth and try something new, or make some of your own. The National Confectioners Association list this observance month in their Candy Calendar as an official event and that's pretty sweet!

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