May is national Mental Health Awareness Month, with its clarion call to prioritize our psychological well-being as much as we do our physical well-being. That’s sometimes easier said than done. While there is certainly cause to celebrate the rising awareness and acceptance and declining stigma of mental health disorders, these trends have also revealed a [...]

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Table of Contents Schedule Sessions Poster Presentations Schedule Sessions Keynote Address: Alexes Harris Session 1: Happiness at Work and in Life Session 2: Stress First Aid Session 3: Supporting Mental Health at Work Session 4: Thriving Together: Empowering Well-being for Team Success Session 5: Physical Well-Being at Work Keynote Address: Alexes Harris Slide Deck: Keynote_Alexes [...]

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The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering personal strategies for thriving in the workplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues from across campuses and UW Medicine and gain insights [...]

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Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization – plus, research demonstrates that it’s good for you. Whether you are able to volunteer on a regular basis, or just have the occasional hour or two to spare, you can support a cause you are passionate about. Why volunteer? Volunteering is good for you. In study [...]

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SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, SmartHealth is here to help. SmartHealth allows you to set goals and work on daily habits, participate in new challenges, interact with others through [...]

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For the shortest month of the year, February keeps plenty busy. We celebrate Black history and Lunar New Year, we commemorate presidents, we contemplate heart health, we consider a groundhog’s shadow, we continue our eight-week Dare to Restore program — and we contemplate love in all its lovely forms. It’s a lot to cram into [...]

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It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young age of 13, I resolved to get into shape during the new year. New year, new me, right? [...]

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The Whole U is excited to start the new year off with Dare to Restore 2024! This year, skip the pressure of grand resolutions and drastic changes and, instead, embrace the impact of small but meaningful actions in your everyday life. Dare to Restore is focused on discovering the art of restoration through approachable tasks [...]

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As we bid farewell to UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is filled with gratitude for our exceptional yoga partners and the incredible participants who made this journey toward well-being truly impactful. In collaboration with our cherished yoga partners along with UW Bothell ARC and UW Tacoma we embarked on a collective exploration of serenity, [...]

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Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won’t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults [...]

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It’s not too late to sign up for UW Yoga Month 2023! Throughout Yoga Month an important theme is, Uplifting Diversity and Inclusion: Yoga for Every Body. Join us for a wide range of classes and tools that challenge the mainstream lens. As we move through the month, let’s remind ourselves that every body has [...]

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The Whole U is excited to end the year with UW 2023 Yoga Month! As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the restorative power of yoga, with a special focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Because who couldn’t use a little extra serenity this season? Be Sure [...]

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