About Us

What is Wellness?

There are many different definitions of health and wellness. As a foundation for the Be Well program, the definitions that guides our practices are:

• “Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence.” (National Wellness Institute)
• “Wellness is a multidimensional state of being describing the existence of positive health in an individual as exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being.” (Charles Corbin)

What is Be Well?

Be Well is a program that is focused on developing wellness in students at Stony Brook University. Students in the program will attend 9 workshops and complete a “wellness challenge” while exploring the 7 dimensions of Health and Wellness (Environmental, Emotional, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual). The workshops will occur on Monday’s from 4:00PM-5:00PM. For more information please see the What is Be Well page.