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What is Wellness?
The World Health Organization (1986) defines health as complete physical, social, and mental well-being. Wellbeing refers to a more holistic approach to health by including the presence of positive emotions and moods, the absence of negative emotions, and satisfaction with life, fulfillment and positive functioning (WebMD Health Services). More simply, wellbeing can be referenced as a holistic “whole-of-life” experience consisting of judging life positively and feeling good (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Related Quality of Life [HRQOL]) while wellness refers to the active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. (National Wellness Institute).

Dimensions of Wellness
The Dimensions of Wellness are interrelated; each has an effect on the others. The process of achieving wellness is constant and dynamic, involving change and growth. Visit the individual links to learn more about each of the dimensions and how to incorporate each one into your life as a student to achieve positive well-being.

Vision
To create an engaged campus community that is committed to life-long habits of health and well-being.

Mission
The mission of CSUB Wellness is to connect students, faculty and staff with comprehensive health and wellness services and programs by focusing on the integration of the eight dimensions of wellness. We promote and support a healthy campus environment by increasing awareness of available resources and relevant events.

Goals

  • Align, balance, and enhance the lives of all CSUB community members through efforts of well-being.
  • Develop a comprehensive approach to well-being utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness.
  • Create physical, emotional, and social environments that promote quality of life, healthy development, and positive health behaviors.
  • Support efforts to increase academic success, productivity, student and faculty/staff retention, and learning through a permanent-standing participatory wellness committee.
  • Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of the entire campus community.