Dimensions of Wellness

Emotional Wellness

Awareness and understanding of one’s thoughts and feelings, and the ability to cope effectively with a wide range of emotions.

Support for Emotional Wellness at UP:

• Mental Health Counseling at the Counseling Center
• Pilot Helpline On-Call Counselor
• University Care Team
• Get involved: Active Minds, Body Positivity Club, Students Against Sexual Assault

Physical Wellness

Recognizing the need for care and balance of one's health, including physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, prevention of illness or injury & management of chronic health conditions.

Support for Physical Wellness at UP:

• Beauchamp Recreation Center
• Take a Fitness Class
• Get involved: Intramural Sports, Outdoor Pursuits, Women's Weightlifting Club

Spiritual Wellness

Exploration of faith, morals, values and beliefs through discussion and reflection to provide sense of purpose and meaning to life.

Support for Spiritual Wellness at UP:

• Campus Ministry
• Join a Faith Sharing Community
• Attend a Retreat or Pilgrimage
• Lead a Small Group

Intellectual Wellness

Exploration and fostering of creative abilities, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Support for Intellectual Wellness at UP:

• Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC)
• Learning Commons
• Book a Tutoring Appointment: Online or In-Person
• Get involved: Ethics Bowl, Honors Program, Join an Academic Club

Occupational Wellness

Finding personal satisfaction and enrichment in work that is consistent with one's values and goals.

Support for Occupational Wellness at UP:

• Career Education Center
• Get involved: Alpha Kappa Psi, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Medical Student Association, Join an Honor Society

Financial Wellness

Understanding and satisfaction in management of finances, making budgets and tracking expenses to achieve financial goals.

Support for Financial Wellness at UP:

• Financial Aid
• Get involved: Cash Flow Club

Social Wellness

Forming healthy relationships that provide a sense of connection, belonging, trust and well-developed support system.

Support for Social Wellness at UP:

• Res Life: Reach out to your RA, Assistant Hall Director, or Hall Director to get involved in your Residence Hall
• Become a Student Leader
• Join a Club

Environmental Wellness

Understanding the interaction between nature and the individual, and recognizing one's responsibility to preserve, protect and improve the environment.

Support for Environmental Wellness at UP:

• Get involved: Biology Club, Ecology Club, Mycology Club, Student Led Unity Garden (SLUG)