Promoting Student Wellness

UC San Diego Student Affairs promotes healthy living in body, mind, spirit and relationships.  We know that a healthy and happy student performs well academically and also strives for meaning and purpose in their life. We want you to encourage students to LiveWell at UCSD.

As a UC San Diego Staff or Faculty member, you will likely have contact with students no matter what you do. In your contacts with students we would like you to be aware of the resources for supporting student wellbeing in a variety of areas.

Did You Know...

According to the National College Health Assessment, in 2008 the top 10 reported health impediments to UC San Diego students’ academic performance were:

    1. Stress
    2. Cold/flu/sore throat
    3. Sleep difficulties
    4. Internet use/computer games
    5. Concern for troubled friend or family member
    6. Relationship difficulty
    7. Depression/anxiety/seasonal affective disorder
    8. Death of a friend or family member
    9. Sinus/ear infection or bronchitis/strep throat
    10. Attention deficit disorder

 

Staff & Faculty Wellness Resource Guide

Test your knowledge about the wellness resources on campus: click here

 

How to Refer Students

The best way to promote wellness in students is by using your relationship with them. You know what matters to them and where they may be struggling. Use your best judgment, but don’t be afraid to suggest the services we have to offer. Remember, a healthier student is a more successful student, worker or intern.

 

Tips for Referring Students to Wellness Resources

  • Use "I" message. For example, "I think it would help your situation to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor."

  • Connect the specific problem with the solution.

  • Refer them to a specific person.

  • Avoid using personality or character words, instead talk about the issue as an objective issue to be solved.

 

LiveWell UCSD Referral Cards

To request LiveWell UCSD referral cards for your department, email wellness@ucsd.edu

 

How to Role Model Wellness

  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
  • Hold walking meetings or walk for lunch.
  • Reflect and take action on your life purpose.
  • Relate to and connect with co-workers and students.
  • Sign up your office as a Walk UCSD team.
  • Maintain an optimistic attitude (more info)
  • Be realistic, accept help, practice gratitude, and forgiveness.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Maintain composure, wisdom, and compassion no matter what the situation.
  • Use your work/life wellness resources at: http://wellness.ucsd.edu/resources-staff-faculty.shtml

 

Wellness Resources on Campus

Click on any of the icons on the map below to learn more about the wellness resources on campus that are available for students.

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