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This Joint Resolution officially designates July of each year as "Self-Care Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aiming to highlight the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, good hygiene, illness prevention, and stress reduction for personal well-being and improved public health. The resolution emphasizes that practicing self-care, which includes knowing when to seek professional medical advice or self-treat minor conditions, can lead to higher self-esteem, better health outcomes, and significant cost savings for the healthcare system, as demonstrated by the savings generated from over-the-counter medicines and other self-care products. By recognizing this month, New Jersey encourages its residents, healthcare providers, policymakers, and regulators to work together to promote the benefits of self-care and strengthen the state's healthcare system.