The Whole U

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Focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW. Watch our video to see all we have to offer.

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Managing Seasonal Depression

Every fall, as the days grow shorter and the sky darkens, I see patients whose mood begins to match the gloomy external world. They are tired, sleep long hours, and have trouble getting out of bed or leaving the house. Their arms and legs feel like lead, and their strongest desires are cravings for sweet [...]

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Care, support and advocate for those living with HIV

For those living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), the COVID-19 pandemic was not the first pandemic of their lives. The toll of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is staggering: since the discovery of the AIDS virus 41 years ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has claimed more than 35 million lives – more than 700,000 in [...]

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Reconnect with December Events

This December, we invite you to connect to the people and things that make you feel full. Join The Whole U and our partners for a variety of virtual events and activities designed to build community, celebrate the end of year, and build stronger habits to support your well-being. Inclusive Strategies for Welcoming Neurodiverse Team [...]

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9 Ways You Overspend Without Noticing

This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments. It’s so easy to spend money—sometimes you don’t even realize the ways it leaves your wallet. But knowing these 9 ways companies try to get your cash can better equip you to keep it. Key takeaways The convenience of shopping from your phone can [...]

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Inclusive strategies for welcoming neurodiverse team members

Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace culture is fundamental for everyone’s success. Whether neurodivergent or neurotypical, the most productive workplace is one in which people are mentally and physically healthy and feel safe enough to put their whole selves into their work. Neurodiversity is a term we hear a lot these days—and that’s a good thing: [...]

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Stay Warm and Inspired with the Arts This Season

As the weather gets colder and we retreat inward, we invite you to warm up and get inspired with the arts here at the University of Washington. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to programming and events, ArtsUW serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty [...]

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Advocating for acceptance: Meet gender-diversity trailblazer Sean Johnson

Sean Johnson moved to Seattle in 2010 with two goals in mind: he wanted to go to medical school at the UW School of Medicine, and he wanted to publicly come out as transgender and begin transitioning. He didn’t get into the UW School of Medicine. But he did pursue—and excel in—Master’s degree programs in [...]

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Exercise Safely in the Dark

Studies have shown that being outside and in nature is good for your mental health. This is especially true during the darker months, when many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression. More tips for supporting mental health during winter months As temperatures drop and days get colder, extra precautions are [...]

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Husky Gratitude Challenge

This November, UW LiveWell is hosting the 4th Annual Gratitude Postcard Challenge to help you practice gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, the expression of appreciation for what one has. Gratitude is an important emotional and mental health practice. Gratitude is a skill that takes practice to cultivate Take a [...]

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