Try These Summer Mental Health Tips and Trends for Better Mental Health
Summer means sunshine, vacations, and pool days. For some, however, summer also means heightened social pressure and disrupted routines. Whether you're making travel plans, struggling with seasonal changes, or just trying to stay regulated, your mental wellness can take a hit.
Here are some grounded tips to support your mental health this summer, plus emerging digital wellness trends Gen Z is turning to for real-time relief.
5 Simple Summer Mental Health Tips To Try Now
1. Stick to a Routine When You’re Travelling
Vacations can be a free-for-all, and it's tempting to throw structure out the window, but your nervous system craves routine and stability. Try to anchor your days with 2–3 consistent touchpoints: wake-up time, meals, or wind-down rituals.
2. Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can impact mood, energy, and concentration. Bring a reusable water bottle like a Stanley or a Hydrojug with you to work, when you travel, and especially if you’re outside. Consider adding electrolytes to your water if you’re outside for an extended time or participating in rigorous physical activity.
3. Don’t Forget to Recharge Yourself
You’d never let your cell phone out of battery, why would you let yourself? Between social events, travel, and outdoor time, sensory overload can sneak up. Schedule 10–15 minute breaks where you step away from screens and noise. Need a quick reset? Try bathroom camping (yes, this is a real trend Gen-Z created).
4. Use Summer to Check In With Yourself
With the year halfway over, it’s a natural time to pause and reflect. Journaling and voice notes are an easy (and free) way to check in with yourself. Alternatively, consider scheduling a virtual therapy session to talk through any goals or stressors.
5. Acknowledge Your Seasonal Anxiety or Eco-Grief
If you find yourself crashing out about climate news, disrupted routines, or even your body image in warm-weather clothes, know you’re not alone. Give yourself compassion, talk about it with a friend or therapist, and seek support if your thoughts become heavy and disruptive.
By sticking with simple routines, staying hydrated, and self-aware, you can enjoy the summer months and the sunshine while taking care of your well-being.
3 Rising Mental Wellness Trends To Add To Your Routine
As much as summer invites rest, it also brings up very real stressors, new and old. The way people are talking about and seeking mental health support is evolving fast. From digital therapy at midnight to creative self-soothing hacks like “bathroom camping,” these trending behaviors reflect our collective search for relief in a rapidly changing world.
1. Bathroom Camping: Unexpected Retreats To Regulate Your Nervous System
This trending self-care ritual is exactly what it sounds like: escaping to the bathroom for a quiet moment when everything else feels overwhelming. Bathrooms can be private spaces to decompress, breathe, or even cry without interruption.
2. Your AI Therapist Will See You Now
With rising search volume around “AI therapist,” “digital CBT apps,” and “virtual mental health chatbots,” it’s clear that people want mental health tools that fit into their lives. AI-powered platforms can’t replace traditional therapy, but they can be a powerful complement, especially for those who want immediate support outside of traditional office hours.
3. Therapy After Dark: After Hours Are the New Time for Support
New research shows a spike in digital therapy after dark, with more people seeking out text-based support and virtual sessions between 7PM and 5 AM. Having access to on-demand mental health platforms that support after hours can help you process the day’s events instead of suppressing them.
Whether you're hiding out in the bathroom for a breather, texting an AI therapist at 3 AM, or just doing your best to stay mentally grounded, your wellness matters.
How The Team at Mae Mental Wellness Can Support You
At Mae Mental Wellness, we believe in the power of awareness, compassion, and community support, especially during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Whether you’re a caregiver, a friend, or someone seeking to better understand this disease, know that your efforts to learn, advocate, and care make a real difference. Alzheimer’s may affect memory, but with empathy and support, we can help preserve dignity, connection, and hope.
To book an appointment at Mae Mental Wellness, you can fill out this form or call (561) 231-0233. Learn more about services we offer and which insurance we accept.
