This minor is an integrative investigation of the wellness of individuals and families in today's complex society. It examines the interdisciplinary nature of human wellness and the means of optimizing lifelong wellness. This minor will provide students with life skills to enhance the quality of their daily lives. From a personal perspective, students will gain knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of their own lives in the critical areas discussed below. A minor in individual and family wellness will promote wellness as an alternative to traditional treatment perspectives.
Wellness is a critical issue in our society.
The costs for physical and mental health continue to increase. However, the cost of problems in these areas expands far beyond the costs of treatment. The impact of wellness problems in the workplace, the effects of family relationship problems on children and the social costs of wellness problems are well documented. A strong focus on wellness can contribute to prevention of many of these problems and their considerable social costs. This minor provides individuals with a multi-system and interdisciplinary approach to wellness.