Wellness Month Round-Up
This Wellness Month, we highlighted resources to reinforce the City Council Priority: Community Health, Safety, Wellness, and Belonging and acknowledge the United States Surgeon General’s advisory on the Loneliness Epidemic in our country. Catch up on all of our recent updates supporting teen wellness, family fun, physical health, and more.
Read on for links and summaries of our latest blogs.
Live Your Best Life in Palo Alto During National Wellness Month and Beyond
August is National Wellness Month. The City of Palo Alto invites you to prioritize self-care, stress reduction, and healthy habits that help you feel like your best self! To help you do just that, this blog offers valuable resources to celebrate National Wellness Month throughout August and beyond. The City’s focus on wellness advances the City Council’s Priority focused on Community Health, Safety, Wellness and Belonging and recognizes the United States Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory on the Loneliness & Isolation Epidemic, noting the healing effects of social connection and community.
Teen Wellness for Back to School
With school back in session this week for many teens, we’re focusing this week’s update on supporting teen wellness. Get involved with the Teen Advisory Board at the Mitchell Park Teen Center, explore volunteer opportunities with the Palo Alto City Library, find mental health support with allcove or the Children’s Health Council, and more.
Wellness Resources for Family Fun
Social connection is vital to community health, and we offer many ways to connect together. This week, we’re focusing on how to support wellness for the whole family. See a production at the Children’s Theatre, go on a relaxing tree walk at College Terrace, explore the world of science with the Junior Museum & Zoo, and more.
Physical Health and Wellness
This week, we’re focusing on resources for physical wellness to support both body and mind. Get active at one of our open spaces and parks, attend free tai chi and mindfulness meditation sessions at the Library, register for sports and fitness classes on Enjoy!, and more. Plus, find tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on healthy nutrition and sleep.
More Online Resources
Read our community update from Wellness Month last year for more ways to connect and be well.
Sign up for our weekly digital newsletter Uplift Local to receive updates on wellness, wellbeing, and all things community health.
Plan for upcoming events by visiting our City calendar.
Check out our Be Well portal for more resources and fun activities.
