BHS Highlights
August is National Wellness Month!
In observance of National Wellness Month this August, we’re revisiting the eight dimensions of wellness from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA identified the following dimensions of wellness, seen in the graphic below: Environmental, Emotional, Financial, Social, Spiritual, Occupational, Physical, and Intellectual, with the idea that we can be explore how to be healthy in each of these dimensions.
A focus on the physical dimension of wellness could include thinking about nutrition, physical activity, sleep, substance use, medication safety, and preventative medication. Many of those factors could also impact our emotional or social wellness. Regardless of which dimension of wellness we choose to focus on first, SAMHSA reminds us that creating balance, embracing support from others, and valuing routines and habits are important parts of the process.
If you’re interested in working on wellness in any or all of these dimensions, check out SAMHSA's step-by-step guide, “Creating a Healthier Life,” which includes a deeper understanding of each dimension and activities that can be useful in thinking them through.
SAMHSA's Guide to Creating a Healthier Life
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