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It is said that physical wellness is the gateway to experiencing quality of life, leads to prevention of illness and almost unlocks the door to financial stability.
Physical wellness entails more than hitting the treadmill 4 times a week too; it includes intentionally engaging in routines that promote overall health. Following a regimen of eating healthy, making sure the body is well rested, refraining from smoking, and not consuming alcohol to get drunk are examples of physical wellness practices.

Strategies to improve and build physical wellness:
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/physical-wellness-toolkit#:~:text=Watching%20what%20you%20put%20into,disease%2C%20and%20increase%20your%20energy.

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8 Dimensions of Wellness- Self Development Wheel explained...

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8 Dimensions of Wellness- Self Development Wheel explained...

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The self development wheel is a visual chart that details the wellness elements that contribute to our holistic development. Concentration on each component according to one's personal goals weekly will lead to quality of life, success in interpersonal relationships, and access to experience a purposeful life.

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I chose to discuss Mental Health because it is my current career path. Mental Health affects how we think, feel and act; and mental illnesses (or disorders) are diagnosed conditions that affect a person's mood or behavior. Mental Health was rarely discussed in households in previous years, but is slowly becoming a common place conversation now. Having a Mental Health disorder doesn't condemn one's life; however the stigma attached to having a disorder negatively labels an individual and changes their self perception and social concept.

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It is exceptionally important for college students to be aware of mental health, because of the onset of disorders. Some begin as early as age 14 but, those who experience a lifetime of mental health disorders begin at age 24. Since the average college student is between 18 and 22 years young, early detection can lead to prevention which will aid in being able to form healthy coping skills and to experience quality of life, despite the disorder. A college student (especially in their early 20s), is still trying to find themselves and their 'pack'. Struggling to fitting in, the absence of strong interpersonal relationships mixed with the lack of emotional intelligence can lead to symptoms of the onset of mental health disorders.

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Current stats on mental health disorders and college students provide insight to how many students are living with a mental health diagnosis.

75% of lifetime experience are diagnosed by age 24
25%+ have been diagnosed or been treated by a professional
11% diagnosed with anxiety
10% diagnosed with depression

Understanding what statistics have to say about mental health is viable to recovery. Statistics help us understand how lives are impacted, which lives are affected, and discover new effective treatments.

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Thankfully talking about and seeking treatment for mental health disorders are gaining popularity. Insurance companies are making provisions for individuals experiencing a crisis or symptoms, making treatment and care affordable. We still have a lot of cracks to seal, but the broken pieces are gradually coming together. https://www.csc.edu/care/resources/statistics/index.csc

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In this video learn how you can help fight the stigma of mental health disorders

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Stigma Overview | Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness | KET

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I found so many compelling details in this chapter about wellness and the correlation with mental health. Eating to live is real, and considered fundamental for a healthy overall being. I learned (had some previous understanding) something as simple as consuming enough water can aid in our mental health; "Water also improves the human nervous system’s ability to conduct electrochemical signals, which improves the brain’s ability to process information". A high quality nutritious diet can improve the performance of human body and mind. Gives the saying, "You are what you eat" so much meaning.....

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How to manage your mood with food | 8 tips