In celebration of the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Self-Care Day, Wednesday, July 24, the Holistic Center for Health and Wellbeing will offer all its classes free to the community on July 24. The center is located at 1170 Erbs Quarry Road, Lititz.

International Self-Care Day encourages people to prioritize self-care, and it is celebrated on July 24 to symbolize that self-care can be practiced 24/7.

The Holistic Center for Health and Wellbeing noted that taking care of oneself allows a person to better care for family members and to be more effective in the workplace and the community.

As part of self-care, the center encourages community members to engage in regular physical activity. The center notes that physical activity can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and it can help with thinking, learning, and making judgements.

People are also advised to eat a healthier diet, staying away from processed food and fast food. Quitting or cutting down on alcohol and tobacco are also encouraged.

Taking care of one's mental health is also important to overall health and well-being. People can boost their mental health by following a healthy lifestyle, spending time in nature, talking to family members and friends, getting a good night's sleep, managing stress, limiting high-risk situations, limiting screen and media time, and focusing on the positives.

For more information, contact Denyse Kling at 717-951-0444 or holisticctr4healthandwellbeing@gmail.com. Information about the Holistic Center for Health and Wellbeing is available at http://www.holisticcenterforhealthandwellbeing.org.