Emotional
Emotional wellness is involves developing awareness of self, emotions, thoughts, behaviour
and how they interact. Your mental health influences how you think, feel and behave
in your daily life. It may also impact your ability to cope with stress, build relationships,
overcome challenges and recover from setbacks. Emotional wellness is a key element
in maintaining a healthy balance of your mind. Everyone experiences emotional stress
at times and everyone experiences mental health concerns. Therefore, it is important
to take care of your emotional health and well-being.
Signs of Healthy Emotional Wellness
- Able to express feelings freely and manage emotions
- Having a generally optimistic outlook on life
- Recognizing stresses and managing your feelings effectively
- Liking who you are as a person and how you interact with others
- Getting support from family and friends when you need it
- Valuing self-exploration and improvement
Strategies to Enhance Emotional Wellness
- Being mindful of thoughts and feelings
- Expressing feelings effectively
- Managing emotions and reactions
- Staying optimistic and having a positive outlook on life
- Using healthy coping strategies ie. Meditation, time to yourself, walk in nature,
cuddle a pet, etc.
- Using relaxation and self-care strategies
- Learning and growing from experiences
- Doing your best to adjust to change
- Seeking support from family, friends, community and/or a professional
- Practicing positive self-talk
- Exercising, eating well and getting enough sleep
- Keeping alcohol to a minimum and avoid other drugs
- Asking for help when you need it
- Being part of a faith community could improve your emotional wellness
Resources
Western Resources
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Health & Wellness at Western
- Individual and crisis counselling
- Support groups (for issues including stress, anxiety, eating disorders, etc.)
- Western University, WSS Room 4100
- Contact: 519-661-3030
CMHA Crisis Services
- Mental health crisis line & support line, 24/7
- Crisis Mobile Team Intervention
- Individual crisis counselling
- Peer Support
- Contact: 1-866-933-2023
Mental Health Walk-In Clinic at Family Service Thames Valley
- 125 Woodward Avenue, London
- Every Tuesday, 1 - 6:00 p.m.
- Contact: 519-433-0183
Student Health Services (SHS) at Western University
- Multidisciplinary counselling services
- Psychiatry, physician, social worker and RN
- Medication consultations
- Western University, UCC 11 (lower level)
- Contact: 519-661-3030
- MindShift
- Headspace
- Breathe
- MoodTools
- Belly Bio
- Insight Timer
- Calm
- Healthy Minds
- Booster Buddy
Faculty and Staff
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Need to talk to someone?
Family Services Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP), Available 24/7/365
Contact 1-877-433-0701
Recommend a resource, tool, tip or app that has helped you with the seven dimensions
of wellness by emailing the Student Life Centre.
References
http://iwellness.uwo.ca/emotional_wellness/index.html#enhancing
http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/students/health/pdf/WellnessGuide/v3.pdf
http://www.sfu.ca/students/health/resources/wellness/wheel.html
