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Incorporating the 8 Dimensions of Wellness at Prescott College
Although people often think about wellness in terms of physical health, wellness is a multi-dimensional and holistic integration of body, mind, and spirit. Wellness generally encompasses the interconnection of various dimensions which oftentimes includes areas such as: physical, occupational, environmental, financial, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual (The 8 Dimensions of Wellness). Due to the nature of the interconnected dimensions, if problems or a deficiency in one dimension occurs then it may impact the other dimensions, thus encouraging the holistic balance to one’s health.
Supporting Mental Health at Small Liberal Arts Colleges
Alongside World Mental Health Day (October 10th), numerous affinity group recognition and wellness days are celebrated this month and in the coming months. Each of these provides a critical reminder that student well-being matters just as much as academic success at colleges nationwide.
College life, especially on small liberal arts campuses, brings excitement, growth, and new possibilities. It also brings with it stress, pressure, and self-doubt. Classes are challenging, expectations are high, and while the close-knit communities offer support, they can sometimes make it harder to admit when you’re struggling. But caring for your mental health means not facing it alone.
Nature Rx in the Liberal Education: Five Ways Colleges Can Enhance Well-being Through Nature
Throughout history and across cultures, connecting with nature has been an important way to support mental health and healing. From ancestral wisdom to modern therapeutic practices, our connection to the natural world has played an essential role in human life. As we face today’s escalating mental health crisis, we have an opportunity to revisit this age-old wisdom, further informed by renewed research and practical campus-based application.
3 Ways for Colleges and Universities to Prepare Students for Meaningful Work
Higher ed institutions must teach students how to find meaning and value in their work and in their lives, writes student success administrator Tim Morenz.
Mental Health & Wellness Bloom in Antioch’s Apothecary Garden
Nestled within the serene landscape of Antioch College, the Apothecary Garden is more than a beautiful collection of plants. It serves as a vital sanctuary for mental health and well-being.
Bennington College Launches New ArtRX Pilot Program to Boost Mental Well-Being
Bennington College is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking ArtRX program, a pilot initiative designed to explore the transformative power of the arts on mental well-being.
Sleep and the Five Senses
We all do it, but do we do it well, and do we do it enough? Sleep is an essential part of the human condition.