Sunny Self-Care
This vitamin, often absorbed from sunshine, supports mood and bone health.
What is Vitamin D?
Lack of this important mental health need (often done at night or for short periods during the day) can lead to irritability, forgetfulness, and poor focus.
What is sleep?
Many people feel calm when imagining this "golden hour" moment, when the day slowly turns into night.
What is sunset?
This activity, even for 20 minutes a day, helps improve mood and reduces anxiety. (often breaks a sweat)
What is walking (or exercise)?
At boardwalks and fairs, people lined up for this sticky-sweet snack on a stick, usually dyed red.
What is cotton candy or candy apples?
Doing this outdoors, especially in the summer morning, can help regulate your sleep and improve mood.
What is getting sunlight?
This daily habit improves memory, lowers stress, and strengthens emotional connection when done with others.
What is conversation? (Or socializing, talking)
This calming natural sound is often used for meditation or as a sleep aid.
What is ocean waves? (Or Rain, Birdsongs, etc.)
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
What is false?
This type of bug known for its glowing tail was often caught in jars by kids on warm summer nights.
What is a firefly? (Or lightning bug)
Spending time outside in nature, even for just 15 minutes, is known to lower this common health issue.
What is blood pressure?
Research shows that people who are connected to others are less likely to develop this mental health condition.
What is depression?
Guided imagery often asks you to notice this sense first because it is strongly linked to memory.
What is smell?
Taking a brief walk outside during the day helps your brain by increasing this essential gas in your blood.
What is oxygen?
Before sunscreen was widely used, many people used this tanning product to get a summer glow, but not always safely.
What is tanning oil? (Or baby oil)
The recommended daily water intake for older adults to prevent dehydration, according to the National Institute on Aging?
What is 8 cups? (Or 64oz)
Blueberries, strawberries, and other colorful summer fruits are rich in these compounds that can protect brain health.
What are antioxidants?
This hormone, often called the "stress hormone," decreases when we engage in relaxing mental imagery or calming activities.
What is cortisol?
This sleep-related hormone, released in darkness, supports emotional regulation and calmness. (some people take this OTC in a gummy-form)
What is melatonin?
This insect's super loud, buzzing sound often signals warm summer evenings, especially near water.
What is a cicada?