As students, there are many activities that can lead to risks, and you may place yourself at the frontlines of those risks because there is a belief that the worst case scenario would never happen. However, the stats and facts show that, that is simply not true. According to the World Health Organization, health is defined as a "state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The Risk Avoidance approach is extensively researched and scientifically proven. It encourages avoiding risk behaviors and abstaining from all associated risks to achieve optimal health. We want to see students go beyond just not being diseased, but thriving and living lives full of purpose. Risk-avoidance life skills are important, and the approach is holistic because it is considerate of the whole person’s well-being.