Emotional wellness is a process that centers on the ability to be aware of and accept a range of feelings, such as anger, fear, happiness, and sadness, in oneself and others. It includes one’s capacity to manage emotions and related behaviors, to realistically assess strengths and limitations, to develop balance between independence and interdependence, and to cope effectively and flexibly with stress and disappointments. Emotional wellness serves as a foundation to establish a sense of self-worth, form mutually satisfying relationships with others, and seek and offer support as needed. 

Below is a list of resources that may be beneficial in optimizing your emotional wellness:

On-Campus Resources

• The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion provides referrals to community providers as well as AA/NA meetings on campus
• The Counseling Center also provides referrals to the community
• To listen to and/or download various relaxation exercises (in Spanish and English), visit the Counseling Center's web site 

Off-Campus Resources

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
• Bereavement Support Groups
• All employees who are covered by Kaiser Permanente have access to healthy living classes and programs

Online Resources

• The American Psychological Association Help Center provides resources for work, relationships, health & emotional wellness
• PsychCentral.com provides resources for a variety of topics such as anxiety, depression, disabilities, psychological disorders, and mental health
• The Employee Assistance Program is available to all USD employees.  To access the Horizon Health web site, login as "usd" and use "eap" as the password
• Stress at Work from the CDC:  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Stress, Problem Solving, and You:  A self-assessment booklet provided from the Small Business Wellness Initiative
• Healthy Living resources from the CDC regarding topics such as aging, mental health, and child development
• Boost Your Emotional Health article by Sylvia Davis on MedicineNet.com
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends.
• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides information about suicide and educational resources
• The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) web site provides links to programs, research efforts, and educational resources
• The Debtors Anonymous web site provides information about compulsive debting and locating DA meetings
• To explore the emotional wellness dimension, learn ways to enhance your emotional wellness and complete a self-assessment, check out the Definition of Wellness website