Six Dimensions of Wellness
Select a dimension from the "Wellness Wheel" to view what each dimension entails as well as tips and resources for each.
Emotional Wellness
This dimension involves feeling positive and enthusiastic about ourselves and life, in general. Development in this dimension includes recognition of feelings and the ability to manage feelings, being able to develop autonomy, maintain satisfying relationships and the ability to cope with stress. Being aware of and accepting a wide range of feelings about yourself and others.
Action Plan
Take appropriate steps to cope with problems having to do with emotional wellness. Tune into your personal thoughts and feelings. Actively communicate your feelings. Create opportunities for valuable conversations and discussions.
Tips and Resources
Don't be afraid to ask for help. The Counseling Center is a great resource on campus.
Turn to the Psychological Services Center (PSC), a mental health agency operated by the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois.
For faculty/staff, help is just around the corner with the Faculty/Staff Assistance Program.
Sometimes it's hard to admit that we need other people. Sometimes depression and suicidal thoughts contain a component of upset and anger towards the world and the people in it. Give yourself a chance to get help.
National Suicide Hotlines (available 24/7)
(800) 273-TALK
(800) SUICIDE
Mental Health Center of Champaign County Crisis Line (available 24/7)
(217) 359-4141
Take a mental break and visit OASIS, a center to relax, rejuvenate, and refresh your health.
Take a mental break. Treat yourself to a massage, immerse yourself in a bubble bath, find a quiet spot and meditate, journal.
Take time to notice the little things in life that you may usually overlook.
Express yourself through various means. Sketch, paint, sing, dance, take photographs, write. Allow yourself to be in the moment. Cry if you need to, laugh if you want to, all feelings are okay.
Stressed out? Get away from your work for a minute and go for a walk. Without a doubt you'll be more productive once you get back to the books.