Wellness at Northwestern - Northwestern University

Wellness is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Northwestern encourages and supports our students in taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness in order to build everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

Explore the Eight Dimensions

Physical

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Physical

recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions. • Physical Activity • Diet/Nutrition • Sleep • Disease Prevention

Emotional

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Emotional

coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships. • Coping effectively • Relationships • Stress management

Social

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Social

developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system. • Communication skills • Connections & Belonging • Support systems

Intellectual

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Intellectual

recognizing one's creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. • Expanding knowledge & skills • Valuing & nurturing creativity, curiosity, lifelong learning

About the 8 Dimensions

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About the 8 Dimensions

Wellness means overall well-being. It is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Health Promotion and Wellness, along with many other campus offices, encourages and supports Northwestern students in taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness in order to build everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

Environmental

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Environmental

occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being. • Pleasant & stimulating social, living, working, study environments • Sustainability

Spiritual

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Spiritual

expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life, including one's morals and ethics. It may or may not involve religious activities. • Values & Beliefs • Meaning & purpose in life • Can include Religion

Vocational

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Vocational

gaining personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work, whether that be academic work while in college or a job after graduation. • Academics • Internships • Job/Career

Financial

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Financial

satisfaction with current and future financial situations. • Satisfaction with current and future financial situations • Budgeting, money management skills

Wellness Feature

Sexual Assault Action Month

The purpose of CARE's annual Sexual Assault Action Month (SAAM) campaign is to increase the Northwestern community's understanding of the roots and impacts of sexual assault, to motivate all community members to contribute to prevention and survivor support, and to foster connection and healing for sexual assault survivors. It's important for us to remain involved in prevention and to support survivors year-round, but April provides a dedicated time for us to center these important issues.

SAAM Events

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Additional Resources

Do you want to feature a Northwestern wellness event or initiative? Fill out the Wellness Feature Request Form

Wellness in Action

Health Promotion and Wellness

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW) is the primary provider of health promotion, education, and prevention programs and services on alcohol, other drugs, and wellness issues for Northwestern University students. HPaW engages students through campus-wide, group, and individual educational initiatives.

Campus Wellness Initiatives

Creating and maintaining a healthy and safe community that fosters student wellness is a shared responsibility. Read about how each of the groups below is working to create an environment in which all students can thrive.

Stay Well

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Drop-In Meditation Community

April 3, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road

Join us for a guided mindfulness meditation practice (practices vary from week to week) in a supportive environment co-l...

Mindful Movement

April 5, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road

Join this student-led mindful movement practice to prepare our bodies and minds for meditation. This guided practice wil...

Drop-In Meditation Community

April 5, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road

Join us for a guided mindfulness meditation practice (practices vary from week to week) in a supportive environment co-l...

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Sign Up for Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals.

Visit our Wellness Coaching webpage for further details.