Live Well UNG

Reflect, Engage, Thrive

Well-being is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy. It includes the presence of positive emotions, satisfaction with life, and positive functioning. We believe an environment that encourages healthy behaviors and well-being is essential to the academic success and holistic well-being that persist through out your life.

Your well-being is your responsibility, but we are here to help you along the way! Live Well UNG brings together the best UNG has to offer in giving you the skills, knowledge, and perspective to live a healthy, balanced life! Find the balance in your life by exploring the dimensions of well-being. 

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Well-being Dimensions

At UNG, well-being encompasses eight dimensions including career, environmental, financial, intellectual, mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Find more resources for each dimension link.

Career

Environmental

Financial

Intellectual

Mental

Physical

Social
spiritual well-being

Spiritual

Training Opportunities

Guided suicide prevention training that teaches how to Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) someone who may be suicidal. UNG offers free certification courses to current student, faculty and staff. Register for this 1.5 hour course.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches the risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations. This course is free and certifications last for three years. Details will be provided when courses are available.

988 is a national three-digit line that connects individuals with suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources. The 30-minute training provides an overview of 988 and equips attendees to support someone in need. Learn more and register.

Upcoming Live Well Events

Mar 25
Campus Farmers Market - GVL
Get ready for a taste of local flavor right here on campus! From fresh, organic produce to homemade jams, baked goods, Lanier Produce has it all. Whether you're looking to stock up on healthy snacks, support local farmers, or just enjoy a fun afternoon with friends, the Campus Farmers Market is the
Mar 25
CANCELLED--BLS (Basic Life Support) - Gainesville Campus
The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.The course instruction is free, but if attendees want a certification card,
Mar 26
GOHS Beat the Bartender Event-DAH
Can you guess how many ounces of alcohol are in one standard alcoholic drink? Educate yourself on the true amount of alcohol you are consuming by participating in this interactive activity!
Mar 26
Mocktails + Alcohol Awareness
Come by Commons 2500s kitchen area for make-your-own mocktails, fun activities, and alcohol awareness pamphlets!
Mar 26
Educational Karaoke
We will be singing karaoke. The start of karaoke songs will all be educational songs to encourage learning. We will have pizza, water, and Capri suns. It will be a fun time together as a hall singing karaoke to destress from all the rigorous studying and making learning fun.
Mar 27
Mental Break with Art- DAH
UNG PHEs host weekly art sessions for students to relax from exams and assignments. Each week features a new theme, with a main focus on canvas and acrylic paints that will be provided for you! (You are more than welcome to bring your medium of choice)
Mar 27
Focus & Fuel: Study Night with Goodies
Come enjoy a chill study environment and grab a goodie bag made personally for you!
Mar 27
Focus & Fuel: Study Night with Goodies
Bring your homework, enjoy a chill study environment, and grab a goodie bag made personally for you with treats and trinkets!
Mar 27
Jeoparty Night
How well do you know UNG? Pop Culture? Alcohol awareness? Come with a team or by yourself and find out! Papa John's pizza and root beer floats provided. Winning team gets a 12-pack of Charmin toilet paper!
Mar 28
StrongHER (DAH)
Join us for StrongHER, a special event hosted by CRW and MSA to create a welcoming and empowering space for women to explore the Rec Center, build confidence, and learn new skills in a supportive environment. Stop by to say hi and grab a goodie bag.Event Details:Meet Courtney & K9 Mavis –7:10 PM & 8:10
Apr 1
Marching Toward Your Future (OCN)
Step right up to the "Marching Toward Your Future Career". Did you know that UNG Career Services provides virtual workshops that can help you toward your future career? Come check out the different workshops
Apr 1
BLS (Basic Life Support) - Gainesville Campus
The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.The course instruction is free, but if attendees want a certification card,
Apr 3
Mental Break with Art- DAH
UNG PHEs host weekly art sessions for students to relax from exams and assignments. Each week features a new theme, with a main focus on canvas and acrylic paints that will be provided for you! (You are more than welcome to bring your medium of choice)
Apr 10
BLS (Basic Life Support) Training - Dahlonega Campus
Basic Life Support, or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway.The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals
Apr 15
Pause & Refresh (OCN)
When finals pressure mounts, sometimes the best thing you can do is take a quick pause. Join the Dean of Students for a moment of relaxation with soothing treats and stress-relief resources to help you reset.