TheWell

                                                     The Well at USM

                                                         Our Mission

The Well at USM is a resource center dedicated to helping members of the USM community develop and increase their awareness of every aspect of wellness.  Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. Wellness is a holistic concept involving financial, sexual, physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional, intellectual and social dimensions. 

                                  **March is National Nutrition Month**

     Woodbury Market Place:  EVERY Wednesday (11:00am-2:00pm March--May) 

Join your fellow Huskies at the Woodbury Marketplace in Portland.  Beginning the first Wednesday in March through the last week of the Spring Semester, students and staff will have the opportunity to deliciously dine!  Woodbury Campus Center will be adorned with an assortment of food.  Bon appetit!

                                                   ??FACT OR FICTION??

MYTH: An apple a day keeps the doctor away…

FACT: A handful of blueberries a day is a more effective way to prevent the need to visit a healthcare provider. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and fiber, and they are easy to add to a variety of meals!

                                    Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder, formally known as Seasonal Depression, affects thousands of Mainers every year.  Below are some tips to help with mood changes during this vulnerable time of year: 

• Get excercise
• Eat healthy foods
• Seek emotional support when needed
• Engage in beneficial activities that make you laugh or smile 
• Get in the habit of following a consistant sleeping pattern (7-9hrs/night) 

                                                                 CIVILITY PLEDGE

Take part in a campus-wide pledge to support friends, classmates, and colleagues at USM!  Sign a civility card and promote respect for all USM community members.  Contact Clara Porter (cporter@usm.maine.edu) or stop by The Well for more information.

                                                          TEALAXATION FRIDAYS

Fingerpainting, Homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Meditation, and of course tea! Free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. Come to The Well from 3-4pm every friday during the academic year.

Wellness Topics

Financial- Ability to manage and balance finances, with the  understanding of the importance of sustaining ourselves financially, in the short and long term.  

Sexual- Self- acceptance and entering into responsible, safe and healthy physical and emotional relationships.

Physical- Maintaining a healthy quality of life while avoiding destructive habits.

Spiritual- Having a positive perception of meaning and purpose in life and being grounded in your beliefs.

Cultural- Acceptance of individuals different from ourselves and appreciation of other cultures.

Emotional- Ability to manage and express emotions, understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring.

Intellectual- Ability to manage and express emotions, understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring.

Social- Developing relationships which incorporate acceptance and affiliation, trust, loyalty and respect.

                  Check out Student Health 101!!! USM's Online Wellness Magazine:

                           For information about USM alcohol awareness visit:

                          https://usm.maine.edu/studentlife/alcohol-awareness

Contact Information

Phone: 207-780-5375

Email: thewellatusm@gmail.com

113 Upton Hall

University of Southern Maine

Gorham, Maine 04038

Hours

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

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