Creating a Culture of Wellness: A Call to Action for Higher Education, Igniting Change in Academic Institutions
Abstract
Background: Due to the continued rise of chronic conditions and unhealthy lifestyle choices, more innovative and evidence-based practices are needed for students, faculty and staff to improve population health outcomes and enhance overall well-being.
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to inform academic health promotion professionals of key strategies to consider in order to create cultures of wellness on their college campuses.
Methods: A review of the existing literature was conducted.
Results: The most current evidence-based practices to create a culture of wellness are discussed.
Conclusions:Institutions of higher education have an opportunity to create campus cultures that foster health and well-being. The time is now for enacting change to create, improve, or sustain cultures of wellness within campus communities.
Keywords: culture of wellness, universities, health promotion, well-being
How to Cite:
Amaya, M., Donegan, T., Conner, D., Edwards, J. & Gipson, C., (2019) “Creating a Culture of Wellness: A Call to Action for Higher Education, Igniting Change in Academic Institutions”, Building Healthy Academic Communities 3(2), 27-40. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/bhac.v3i2.7117
Rights: Megan Amaya, Teresa Donegan, Debbie Conner, Julie Edwards, Christy Gipson
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