Adopt a Shelter Cat Month…I encourage you to go to the Licking County Animal Shelter, and if you have room in your home and your heart for a homeless cat, adopt one today!
Effective Communication Month…Give someone a compliment and mean it! Start an interesting discussion with someone. Tell someone how you feel.
Great Outdoors Month…You don’t have to spend money to have a great time this summer. Stop by a local park and play on the swing set; go camping; take a hike; have a picnic in your backyard; get creative!
Turkey Lovers Month…Try a new recipe that contains turkey. Or hug a turkey, if you know where to find one.
Perennial Gardening Month…Be kind to the environment and plant a perennial. Perennials are plants that grow back every year. You can look online for information on plants that would be suitable for your garden.
National Bathroom Reading Month…Enough said!
National Smile Month…So smile! Sometimes we go through our day thinking about all the tasks we must get done and how stressed we are. The simple act of smiling helps relieve our stress, and the stress of those people around us. Make sure you brush your teeth to keep those pearly whites sparkling!
Rebuild Your Life Month…Contact us here at Mental Health America if you are struggling. We have a variety of programs and resources available to you. Also, dialing 2-1-1 in Licking or Knox County will link you with caring, trained professionals who can help point you in the right direction for whatever resource you need.
Sports America Kids Month…Attend a Little League Baseball game and watch those kids run after pop flies in left field and scurry around the bases! Get your child involved in sports or play outdoor games with them to keep them (and you) healthy and physically fit!
By participating in different monthly celebrations, we can be mindful of things we wouldn’t normally think about. All of the celebrations listed above can improve your mental and physical health in some way!
We hope you have a very happy JUNE!
--Brittany Schumann
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
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