Wellness ChampionWe believe that wellness begins with us: each person is a champion of wellness with circles of influence through our connections in family, in work and in our own communities.

In these spheres, we can lead by example, walk the talk and demonstrate wellness leadership. We champion wellness by sharing the history of First Nations wellness, sharing our own stories, persisting through setbacks and shifting focus from Illness to Wellness.

PartnershipThe FNHA is your health and wellness partner. By providing education, tools and initiatives, we support you in your wellness journeys.

The FNHA drives wellness by supporting Communities in developing their own health and wellness plans and then providing them health literacy support, resources, tools and supporting them with communications and initiatives.

The FNHA Perspective on Wellness aims to provide a visual depiction of the First Nations holistic vision of wellness.
Living It!FNHA’s wellness approach champions our wellness by "Living It!" 

We believe in leading by example, “walking the talk” and recognizing each of our responsibilities to influence and reinforce wellness in those around us. 

Living it! recognizes that wellness starts with individuals who then influence their families, who then influence their communities, who in turn influence their regions. 

Similarly, within the FNHA, we encourage and support employees to practice wellness on a daily basis. The FNHA hosts wellness Initiatives that include individual wellness, departmental wellness, and organizational wellness with the opportunity to grow and evolve as we continue to develop. In this way, individuals living their wellness influence their teams, who in turn influence the entire organization. 

There are a wide variety of benefits and challenges to accessing a self help social media group. It could be argued endlessly on both ends so I’ve compiled two lists and will let you decide for yourselves. As YOU know you best. As a service provider I can only share the tools you must make the decision to pick them up.  

 

Communicate and stay up to date with family and friends around the world. 

Find new friends and communities; network with other people who share similar interests or ambitions. 

Join or promote worthwhile causes; raise awareness on important issues. 

Seek or offer emotional support during tough times. 

Find vital social connection if you live in a remote area, for example, or have limited independence, social anxiety, or are part of a marginalized group.

 
Find an outlet for your creativity and self-expression. Discover (with care) sources of valuable information and learning.

Access to the Internet

Inadequacy about your life or appearance

Addictive tendencies

Isolation; A study at the University of Pennsylvania found that high usage of Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram increases rather decreases feelings of loneliness.

Depression and anxiety; Human beings need face-to-face contact to be mentally healthy.

Cyberbullying; Social media platforms can be hotspots for spreading hurtful rumours, lies, and abuse that can leave lasting emotional scars.