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How can I grow my cultural wellness if I live in a place where everyone is similar to me?
We live in a diverse world, where people have a variety of experiences and backgrounds. If you are having trouble fostering diversity in your current community, first consider thinking about culture more broadly: what are differences in the culture of different families? Are there different cultures within different organizations or activities at your school? Then…
Can I still have good social wellness if I do not have a lot of friends?
Social wellness involves building and maintaining healthy relationships of all types. The number of friends you have does not determine your social wellness. Actually, different people want different amounts of friends depending on a variety of life factors. Some people like only having only a few friends, while others flourish while maintaining multiple friendships with…
How broad is environmental wellness? Is environmental wellness just about keeping nature clean?
Environmental wellness refers to any environment you may find yourself in. This can include your bedroom, your home, your school, your workplace, and of course, the great outdoors. Environmental wellness begs the question, “how is my current space either contributing to or hindering my current wellbeing?” There are steps you can take to make any…
How can financial wellness be managed effectively by youth and young adults, and how can one develop financial literacy?
Financial wellness involves managing money responsibly and learning how to do so. You can create budgets, save, invest and make informed financial decisions. It is crucial for your overall well-being as financial stability reduces stress and provides a sense of security. Financial literacy refers to the ability to understand and use various financial skills, including…
Does occupational wellness matter to me if I am still a student?
Yes, and it can matter in a variety of ways while you are still in school, namely while managing jobs and internships as a student and while planning for your future career. Ways to assess your occupational wellness if you currently have a job or internship would be asking yourself if you feel safe at…
How important are grades to my intellectual wellness? If I have poor grades does it mean I do not have good intellectual wellness? And if so, what does intellectual wellness look like once I graduate from school?
Intellectual wellness involves engaging in activities that stimulate the mind. You can promote intellectual wellness by pursuing hobbies, staying curious, and challenging yourself academically. Grades are only one of many metrics used to measure intellectual wellness. Keeping up your grades is important, but grades do not determine the entirety of your intellectual well-being. Other questions…
How can youth and young adults develop their spiritual wellness, especially in a diverse cultural environment?
Spiritual wellness involves finding meaning and purpose in life. Students can explore their beliefs, engage in mindfulness practices, or join groups that align with their spiritual values. Embracing diversity allows for a richer spiritual experience.
What is the difference between emotional wellness and mental health, and how do they intersect?
Emotional wellness focuses on understanding and managing emotions, while mental health encompasses a broader spectrum of psychological well-being. Emotional wellness is one component of mental health, highlighting the importance of managing emotions for overall mental well-being.
How can emotional wellness be nurtured, and why is it important for me to become emotionally intelligent?
Emotional wellness involves managing one’s emotions, as well as the ability to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to a specific set of skills and competencies related to the understanding, management, and effective use of emotions, both in oneself and in others. Being emotionally intelligent allows you…
What resources are available to help me?
The following resources will help you make the case by gathering other campus partners, data, and student stories ahead of your meeting: Active Minds’ Healthy Campus Award Key Findings Report Transform Your Campus Advocacy Guide The Steve Fund & JED Foundation’s Equity in Mental Health Framework How to Build Bridges Between Overlooked Students and Administrators
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.