Be Well at SHS

What is Wellness?

"Wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – The World Health Organization.

Wellness is the conscious development of the whole self. Embarking on a wellness journey is a process of searching for the appropriate “tools” to make you a healthier and happier human being, plus discovering your own effective methods to use these tools for continued growth and development. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.

UCSC has many different wellness programs. Here at Student Health Services, we focus on wellness in these areas:

• Be Active
• Be Preventive
• Be Mentally Well
• Be Nourished
• Be Party Savvy
• Be Sexually Healthy
• Be Rested
• Be Spiritually Connected
• Be Socially Involved

Some information on this wellness site was developed by UC Riverside, used here with permission. 

Need help developing your own wellness plan? SHOP offers free, personal wellness coaching sessions! Sign up for a session to try it out. The sessions are 100% free for students.

Looking for Employee Health and Wellness Information? UCSC offers benefits and programs that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.