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Edlin, G., & Golanty, E. (2019). Health & wellness (13th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Review Chapter 1: The Definition of Health
Pay attention to the following sections:
-“Dimensions of Health and Wellness” which describes six dimensions of health and how they function together.
-“Measuring Health” which describes the various measures of health as related to populations and health-related quality of life and well-being (HRQoL).
To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Course Resources module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

Abbott, R. A., & Baun, W. B. (2015). The multi-dimensions of wellness: The vital role of terms and meanings. American Journal of Health Promotion, 29(5), TAHP-8-TAHP-10.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=s3h&AN=102564028&site=eds-live
This brief article reflects a conversation between two wellness experts with a focus on workplace wellness. Pay attention to the importance of developing a culture of wellness and how workplace wellness has changed over the past few years.

Green, A. (2016). Seven dimensions of wellness. Alive: Canada’s Natural Health & Wellness Magazine, 404, 15–23.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=awh&AN=116135757&site=eds-live
This article discusses some of the history behind the wellness movement. The seven dimensions of holistic wellness are described. Pay attention to the various tips provided to increase wellness in each of the dimensions.

Melnyk, B. M., & Neale, S. (2018). 9 dimensions of wellness. American Nurse Today, 13(1), 10–11.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=ccm&AN=127421431&site=eds-live
This brief article reviews nine dimensions of wellness used by The Ohio State University for their faculty, staff, and students. The article touches on the importance of work-life balance and encourages you to take action today, to help not only yourself but those around you.

Richie, S. (2009). Programming through the dimensions of wellness. Functional U, 7(4), 1–9.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=s3h&AN=43826956&site=eds-live
Although this article is focused in wellness programming for the aging population, the author provides some great ideas for incorporating wellness into the various dimensions discussed.

Stoewen, D. L. (2017). Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life. The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne, 58(8), 861–862.
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=mdc&AN=28761196&site=eds-live
This article explores eight dimensions of wellness as a holistic integration, presenting health as a lifestyle and personalized approach to living life.

NYTimes.com Video Collection. (2017, December 21). The Emotional Side of Wellbeing [Video].
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT525827645/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=bookmark-HWRC&xid=578205f5
This short video speaks to the role of emotional well-being and describes how to master this aspect of your health. Which of the activities discussed resonates with you?

National Wellness Institute. (2020, March). Multicultural competency in wellness. https://www.nationalwellness.org/page/mcc
As you review this website, think about the wellness wheel from Week 1. Understanding that wellness means different things to different cultures, take time to really look at the Multicultural Wellness Wheel and notice how it differs from Hettler’s model. Notice the three pillars presented. Do you find more value in one wheel?

Healthy People. Healthy Planet. (2018). A new vision of wellness. https://healthy.net/2019/09/24/a-new-vision-of-wellness/
This website describes three key wellness concepts as described by Dr. John Travis and reflects his foundational wellness vision. Which concept resonates with you? Explore other aspects of the website as they relate to employee well-being.