Calendar of Events
Featured Events:
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2027
16th Annual Healthiest State Walk
October 7, 2026
2027 Healthiest State Conference
April 2027
2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards
October 2026
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Make It OK to Talk about Mental Illness Presentation
Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.
Make It OK to Talk about Mental Illness Presentation
Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.
Mahjong for Mental Health in support of Make It OK
Join us for an evening of Mahjong, connection, and community while supporting Make It OK, a statewide initiative of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. Together, we're working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, spark important conversations, and encourage Iowans to seek help when they need it.
Make It OK to Talk about Mental Illness Presentation
Make It OK is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.
Fort Dodge Make it Ok Day Event/Walk
The community is invited to wear green, walk around the city square and talk with mental health resources who will have tables set up at the square.
There will be food truck available to purchase lunch.
Brain Health Summit 2024 Calmar | Mindful Workplaces Beyond Stigma
This year’s Summit takes a deep dive into society’s misconceptions and barriers surrounding brain health and stigma, and the importance of creating “mindful workplaces.
Make It OK Night With the Des Moines Menace
The Des Moines Menace and the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative are partnering again in 2023 for Make It OK Night! Join us May 13th at 7PM at Valley Stadium for the Des Moines Menace soccer team home opener to support Make It OK during Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Don't miss the chance to see the best soccer team in Iowa and help spread the Make It OK message!

