National Wellness Week is September 11-17, 2016. The national week is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a federal agency with the mission to improve behavioral health outcomes in the U.S. National Wellness Week is a time to reflect on your health and well-being. It’s a great time to either reinforce or start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health. You can get started by learning about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness*:
- Emotional—Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
- Environmental—Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
- Financial—Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
- Intellectual—Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
- Occupational—Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work
- Physical—Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep
- Social—Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
- Spiritual—Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life
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*Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, www.samhsa.gov/wellness-initiative/eight-dimensions-wellness