IDS-402 Discussion, Prompt, Initial Post, & Notes
SAMSHA WELLNESS INITIATIVE
* Embracing wellness is about life and living by becoming the healthiest as possible in these eight dimensions of wellness. Taking actions on each of these eight dimensions will prolong health decrease mortality, and prevent harmful conditions. * Eight Dimensions of Wellness
> Emotional Wellness o Listen to your feelings o Express your feelings o Confide in trustworthy friends o Maintain a positive outlook o Mindfulness > Financial Wellness o Understand your finances o Establish good financial habits o Plan for the future > Social Wellness o Need a sense of belonging o A reliable support system o One social connection daily Seek advice from peers o Take advantage of support groups 0 Create healthy friendshipS > Spiritual Wellness o Make a connection with self o Enhance nature o Establish values and beliefs o Seek balance and peace in life > Occupational Wellness o Look for satisfaction in your passions o Find happiness in work o Discover how to enjoy work o Volunteer for a foundation of choice > Intellectual Wellness o Be a lifelong learner
IDS-402 Discussion, Prompt, Initial Post, & Notes
o Find outlets to stimulate the mind o Be open to new ideas, insights, & wisdom 0 Expand knowledge o Increase your curiosity > Physical Wellness o Increase activity to best of ability o Practice a healthy diet o To reduce stress and energy levels: : Restful sleep :Explore outdoors > Environmental Wellness o Positive environmental has calming effect o Surroundings that: : Encourage positive physical health : Feel safe : Promote good mental health
Pursue optimal health and happiness by striving to meet goals. Avoid toxic street drugs, alcohol, and seek help when needed. Take small steps if overwhelmed with the "big picture". Lead a full and satisfying life in your community. Life can be challenging but seek small goals to conquer to pull through negative issues.
Reference
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness. (2020). Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Retrieved on November 2, 2020 from https://YouTube.be/tDzQdRvLAfM
Module Two Discussion Prompt and Initial Post
Having developed a definition of wellness in the last module, this week we're turning to how wellness applies to you personally. This could be related to your personal experiences or things you've observed of those around you. Because Milestone One is also due this week, we'll start to discuss the issues and events that interest you. Consider the eight dimensions of wellness and the module
IDS-402 Discussion, Prompt, Initial Post, & Notes
resources, then choose the dimension that is most relevant to your program of study or professional experience. Make sure you specify in the subject line which dimension you chose. Then address the following in your initial post:
List three factors that you think could help people improve their levels of wellness, and then list three challenges that you think people could face with regard to that dimension. Describe an event related to wellness that either you or some