The Wellness Channel
World Mental Health
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This month, explore resources to support your own well-being and help build a more open, compassionate world.
Supporting Mental Health Concerns with Friends and Family
From time to time we all have friends or family who suffer with low mood. When low mood persists, it is hard to know what to do, especially when you worry about making things worse. This is not a program about your mental and emotional health, but it is about the very positive role you can play in other’s wellness.
A check in with yourself – taking a moment to pause and reflect can help you reconnect with what matters most to you.
Champion mental health at home and at work
Beathing exercise for finding calm
The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. To support your wellness journey, you have access to various available resources.
Helpful Links!
⭐ Calm App
Need help now?
📞 Call 1-800-234-5465 to talk to an Emotional Wellbeing Specialist 24/7
📞 Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or a loved one has a mental health or substance use crisis
Mental Health
The Global Wellness Institute defines mental wellness as “an internal resource that helps us think, feel, connect and function; it is an active process that helps us to build resilience, grow and flourish.” Doing things that make you feel good, happy or meaningful will increase your mental wellness, resulting in an increase in your mental health.
Physical Wellness
The term “physical wellbeing” refers to how well your body functions and feels, which is important for achieving everyday activities and staying healthy. Don’t know how to get started on improving your physical wellness – get started today with available resources for Faculty and Staff.
Emotional Wellness
According to the NIH, how you feel can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. How you react to your experiences and feelings can change over time. Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. To support your emotional wellness, please access available resources for Faculty and Staff.
Financial Wellness
Achieving financial wellness means you're not constantly stressed about money. Instead, you have a clear understanding and a sound plan for managing it.
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