{"id":12064,"date":"2018-07-06T15:37:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T20:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/bethedifference-in-july-summer-self-care\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:24:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:24:20","slug":"bethedifference-in-july-summer-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/bethedifference-in-july-summer-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"#BeTheDifference in July: Summer Self-Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is a great time to focus in on your self-care routine. Getting outside, shopping for fresh fruits and veggies at the farmers market and listening to upbeat summer tunes are all wonderful ways to take care of yourself during the warmer months!<\/p>\n

For #BeTheDifference in July, we\u2019ll be talking about ways to practice self-care so you can stay well this summer.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can #BeTheDifference this month:<\/p>\n

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  1. Join a conversation.<\/strong> On Thursday, July 19 from 2-3 p.m., we\u2019re hosting a #BeTheDifference Twitter Chat<\/a> on Summer Self-Care Tips and Tricks. To join the chat, follow @MHFirstAidUSA<\/a> and use the hashtag #BeTheDifference in your responses.<\/li>\n
  2. Read up.<\/strong> All month long, we\u2019ll be sharing tips for practicing better self-care on the Mental Health First Aid blog<\/a>, like this one on 5 Self-Help Strategies for Living with Depression.<\/a> Do you have a self-care tip or a story about how you\u2019ve used Mental Health First Aid to practice better self-care? Email Erica Hoffman at EricaH@TheNationalCouncil.org<\/a> for a chance to be featured on the blog!<\/li>\n
  3. Spread information.<\/strong> Each week, we\u2019re sharing a new infographic featuring tips for self-care on Twitter <\/a>and Facebook,<\/a> like this one on Summer Self-Care Tips and Tricks.<\/a> Look for upcoming graphics online, and feel free to share them with your networks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As ever, thank you for making a difference every day in your communities.<\/p>\n

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