Health Education

Empowering students to make informed decisions about their health and well-being through evidence-based health promotion, education, and prevention strategies.

Our health and well-being go beyond just our mental and physical states. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration recognize eight dimensions of wellness, as seen on our Hendrix Wellness Wheel. Wellness Wheels make it easier to picture all of the dimensions of our health and well-being and how they’re interconnected. Understanding each dimension of wellness and how they impact our lives is important to maintaining and/or enhancing our overall health and well-being. Consider the definitions of each and how you can apply them to your overall well-being.

Social wellness involves relating and connecting to other people in our world in meaningful ways.

Emotional wellness considers our understanding of self, our emotions, and our ability to cope with challenges in life.

Spiritual wellness is our ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives, as well as an understanding our values and purpose in life.

Intellectual wellness is our open mindedness and ability to apply new ideas and experiences to personal decisions and interactions, as well as at the community level.

Occupational wellness considers personal fulfillment from our jobs or chosen career paths while still maintaining work-life balance.

Financial wellness is our ability to hold a positive relationship with money and skills in managing various resources in life.

Environmental wellness is recognizing our responsibility to both our natural and built environments.

Physical wellness is our ability to maintain a healthy quality of life without serious fatigue, injury, illness, or stress.

General Health Tips

Consider these general tips to prevent injury and illness and to be mindful of your well-being:

Prevent the spread of COVID-19 by getting a vaccine, wearing a mask, maintaining physical distancing and practicing proper handwashing.
Visit your doctor for regular checkups and your dentist for regular teeth cleanings.
Take steps to manage your stress, practice self-care, and seek mental health services should you need them.
Practice safer sex if you’re sexually active by using contraception and/or barrier options to prevent unintended pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Always ask for consent.
Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night and try to go to sleep and wake up around the same time each day.
Be mindful of alcohol and drug use. Use safer use strategies and in moderation if you choose to use.
Drink plenty of water and eat balanced, wholesome, nutritious meals.
Engage in 150 minutes of exercise each week.

Upcoming Health Education Events

Are you passionate about a health topic?

If you are interested in promoting health to your campus community, get involved! Simply email me to connect!

Meet the Staff

Madie Brown, MS (she/her/hers)

Health Promotion Specialist
Campus Based Confidential Advocate

Email Madie

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