Your health is your wealth at UM. That doesn’t just include your physical health. It also includes your happiness, social connections and the right amount of challenge to grow but not burn out. UM and the Curry Health Center focus on eight dimensions of wellness, encapsulating everything you need to learn, succeed and become the best version of yourself.
Scroll below to discover the eight dimensions of wellness and the many free resources to achieve wellbeing from day one to graduation:
Physical
Physical wellbeing encapsulates exercise, eating healthy, sleeping enough, and getting check-ups. Living in a mountain playground is helpful for keeping active. You can hike, bike, paddle, ski and explore our enchanting environment with the help of gear rentals from the Campus Recreation Center. For medical check-ups and appointments, visit the student-centered Curry Health Center. Finally, choose healthy and delicious options at The Lodge!
Social
You meet this wellness dimension when you build supportive, healthy relationships and give back to the community! You can fill this need by joining a club on campus, such as Zoo Crew. Another way is to go to one of the many weekly events on campus. Last, you can give back by volunteering in the community.
Read More: How to Make Friends at UM
Emotional
Managing stress, coping with challenges and expressing your emotions in a healthy way are all part of your emotional wellbeing. Here are a few ways to meet these needs:
- Wellbeing Wednesdays- located in the UC atrium every second Wednesday of each month
- Visit Curry Professionals- your first visit with a counselor is free
- Relaxation Room- a great way to decompress
- Stress Less- de-stressing events near finals week
- Wellness Wall- items to promote wellbeing
- Curry Health Instagram- keep up with wellness events
Spiritual
The spiritual dimension is about finding purpose, value and meaning in life. You might find meaning in your life by crunching leaves under your feet around The Oval or staring into the bluest of blues from atop the M hiking trail. Or maybe you find purpose, values and meaning with a tight group of people in one of our religious student groups.
Intellectual
You’re already working on this one through your studies here at UM! The dimension includes engaging in lifelong learning and stimulating mental activities. For this dimension, you could study, join an academic club, go to a game night, read at the library or attempt some sort of puzzle, like Wordle!
Read more: We Are R1
Environmental
This dimension of wellness asks us to respect and protect our surroundings and living spaces. While this can be literal, such as recycling, joining campus sustainability efforts and cleaning up after yourself after eating on The Oval, this could also mean your immediate spaces such as your dorm room. Tidy up after yourself and try to maintain an organized living space.
Occupational
Finding fulfillment and balance in academics and your professional life is key to this dimension. Here are ways you can support your wellness in this dimension:
- Meet with advisors who can help you discover pathways to meet your goals
- Curate your academic experience to your specific needs
- Career Fairs
- ElevateU
- Career Services
- Internships
- Student Job Opportunities
Financial
The last dimension might feel a little more tangible, but it’s also important for your wellbeing. Managing resources to achieve financial stability and reduce stress can help you on your way to managing your mental health. Paying for college can be stressful, but UM has ways to help ease this burden. Here are some resources to help:
Read more: How do I Pay for College?
The Curry Health Center is here for all your wellbeing needs and offers resources to support various aspects of your health. Explore additional campus resources to maintain balance. And now that you have these guidelines and options… stay happy and healthy, Grizzlies!
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Anna Weishaar graduated from the University of Montana in 2018 with a degree in Creative Writing. She currently works as the Marketing Coordinator for the MCEE department. Anna enjoys walking her dogs around campus, finding healthy options for lunch in the UC Market, and going to events offered by UM to learn something new.
