Emotional Wellness | Center for Health Education & Wellness

Emotional wellness refers to our ability to express and manage our feelings in healthy ways as well as our ability to cope with life’s stressors.

Developing Your Emotional Wellness

Become aware of your emotions and develop healthy coping strategies for emotional regulation and self-care. Allow yourself to effectively communicate your wants, needs, and emotions with others, and set healthy boundaries. Identify your network of supportive people you can ask for help with when you need it.

What does Emotional Wellness Look Like

Emotional Wellness In and Out of the Classroom

For Faculty and Staff, working with a student daily we can become the first point of contact when a student is in need of support resources as it relates to their mental health. The volunteer community should become familiar with the signs and symptoms of mild, moderate, or severe mental health struggles. This will help us to better understand and refer students to services on campus.

Examples

Utilize bulletin board to highlight mindfulness and digital apps
Recognize stressful times throughout the semester (i.e. midterms, finals, etc.) and plan accordingly
Journaling
Going for a walk in nature
Playing music that makes you happy
Talking with family, friends, faculty, and/or staff that you trust