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

Apr 1
CRW Nature Photography Contest
Step into the great outdoors and capture the beauty of nature! Whether it's a breathtaking mountain view, a tranquil forest path, or the vibrant colors of a sunset, your shot could be the one that wins an incredible prize. Must register to receive link to enter. All entries are due between April 1 -
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 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 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.
Apr 17
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 22
Heart-Saver CPR & AED/ Stop the Bleed UNG Staff only
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular
Apr 22
Final Feast: Cookie and Pizza Party
The semester is almost over, so it’s time to celebrate the end of another school year! Join us for a pizza & cookie party, free for all. Come enjoy these treats and share what your favorite part of the year was/your goals for finals & beyond!
Apr 23
Heart-Saver CPR & AED/ Stop the Bleed UNG Staff only
The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular
Apr 24
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 29
Finals Week Study Night! with C200s
Come study, get snacks, and study materials!