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8 Dimensions of Wellness

The document discusses the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. It provides examples of how to improve wellness in each dimension, such as expressing feelings to trusted individuals (emotional), finding surroundings that encourage good health (environmental), establishing good financial habits (financial), being a lifelong learner (intellectual), finding satisfaction and passion from work (occupational), exercising regularly and eating healthy (physical), making social connections daily (social), and enhancing spiritual connection (spiritual). The document recommends following a healthy lifestyle, working with a primary care doctor, and asking questions to develop healthy habits that can positively impact physical and mental health.

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8 Dimensions of Wellness

The document discusses the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. It provides examples of how to improve wellness in each dimension, such as expressing feelings to trusted individuals (emotional), finding surroundings that encourage good health (environmental), establishing good financial habits (financial), being a lifelong learner (intellectual), finding satisfaction and passion from work (occupational), exercising regularly and eating healthy (physical), making social connections daily (social), and enhancing spiritual connection (spiritual). The document recommends following a healthy lifestyle, working with a primary care doctor, and asking questions to develop healthy habits that can positively impact physical and mental health.

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Eight

Dimensions
of Wellness
Wellness is being in good physical and mental health. Improving your physical health can improve your mental
health and vice versa. Similarly, problems in one area can impact the other. It is critical to make healthy choices for
both your mind and body to achieve wellness.

Making the Eight Dimensions of Wellness part of daily life can improve mental and physical health for individuals
with mental health and/or substance use disorders.

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness are:


Emotional Occupational
A positive self-concept, which includes dealing with feelings Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work.
constructively and developing positive qualities such as • Look for satisfaction from things you’re passionate about
optimism, trust, self-confidence, and determination.
• Consider volunteer work
• Listen to your feelings
• Express them to those you trust Physical
• Maintain a positive outlook Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods,
and sleep.
Environmental • Reduce risk of illness by increasing activity levels
Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating according to your abilities
environments that support well-being. • Ensure you get a well-rested night of sleep
• A positive environment has a calming effect • Choose healthy foods
• Find surroundings that encourage good physical and • Explore the outdoors
mental health
• Take the steps to feel safe in your environment Social
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a
Financial well-developed support system.
Satisfaction with current and future financial situations. • A sense of belonging and a reliable support system to
• Make it a point to understand your finances help during difficult times
• Establish good financial habits • Make at least one social connection daily
• Plan for the future • Do not hesitate to seek advice from peers and support
groups
Intellectual • Create healthy friendships
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand
knowledge and skills. Spiritual
• Be a lifelong learner by expanding knowledge Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
• Find creative outlets that stimulate you • Enhancing connection to self, nature, and others brings
• Be open to new ideas, insights, and wisdom balance and peace to your life
• Take time to discover what values are most important
to you

www.parentslead.org
The following strategies are some practical ways to start developing healthy
habits that can lead to positive impact on physical and mental health.

1
Follow a Healthy Lifestyle
• Don’t smoke or use addictive substances
• Limit alcohol intake
• Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly
• Monitor your weight, blood pressure, sleep patterns, and other
important health indicators including oral and vision health

2
Work with a Primary Care Doctor
• Communication between people with mental health problems,
mental health professionals, and primary care providers is essential
to maintaining a positive balance
• See a primary care physician regularly

3
Ask Questions
• Know about medications or alternative treatments
• Review and act on results of check-ups and health screenings
• Monitor existing and/or new symptoms
• Speak up about any concerns or doubts

EMOTIONAL

SOCIAL SPIRITUAL
Wellness can be challenging and
somewhat overwhelming at times.
Striving to make small daily
improvements is the key to amplifying
OCCUPATIONAL INTELLECTUAL
success. Embracing wellness is about
life and living, and becoming the
healthiest version of you.

FINANCIAL PHYSICAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

Sources:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDzQdRvLAfM&feature=youtu.be
www.samhsa.gov/wellness-initiative/eight-dimensions-wellness
www.samhsa.gov/wellness/strategies

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