August is National Wellness Month

Every August, National Wellness Month encourages individuals to prioritize self-care, build healthy routines, and support their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This powerful campaign not only elevates self-care awareness, but it also drives real impact. Spreading awareness about the event can help increase the number of people who participate in routine checkups and other wellness activities.

It can be easy for people to put their health and wellness on the back burner due to work deadlines, traffic, family obligations, and other stressors. Research has shown that self-care can help increase happiness by up to 71% when we manage our stress and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Spreading awareness and education aids support from friends, family, and the healthcare community. Be sure to do what you can this month to keep yourself healthy while encouraging others to do the same.