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Be Well at Mount Holyoke

Mount Holyoke forever shall be well

Be Well is the College’s wellness program that provides students with strategies and opportunities to create their own path to wellness. It integrates four components essential to building a life that sustains and empowers: a healthy mind, a healthy body, a healthy community and a healthy life.

We believe the ability to thrive is founded on an active commitment and holistic approach to wellness. Be Well cultivates a tradition of wellness today, tomorrow, and always.

The components of Be Well

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Healthy mind

Cultivating purposeful engagement in critical thinking, self-awareness, self-compassion and self-advocacy.

Tips

To unplug and unwind, visit one of the quiet, contemplative spaces on campus.

For free and confidential support from Counseling Service, stop by Drop-in Talkin’ at satellite spaces around campus.

Buddhist Meditation is offered weekly in the Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary. Meditation is followed by an opportunity for 1:1 or group discussion with the teacher. All are welcome!

At Interfaith Luncheons, view things from a multidimensional lens in the company of the campus community.

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Healthy body

Engaging in behaviors that support your body's physical health and its unique needs.

Tips

Take advantage of the many resources at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex: Fitness Center equipment, drop-in yoga and other classes, an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, tennis and squash courts, and more.

Or discover other ways to get moving: Join a PE or dance class or student org, try a club sport or explore campus trails.

For assistance in making the best decisions for your unique wellness needs, see Health Services or your primary care provider.

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Healthy community

Fostering a collective responsibility for healthy relationships through compassion, service and communication.

Tips

Make time for M&Cs and other traditions, which promote connections and coming together.

Get involved! Join one of 100+ student orgs. Help shape and inform the student experience through your class board or the Student Government Association. Opportunities are also available through the Five Colleges!

Explore volunteer opportunities and learn about communities, social issues and concerns through Community-Based Learning.

Join one of our many Living and Learning Communities and live with students who share common educational, social or co-curricular interests or affinity identities.

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Healthy life

Pursuing a sense of purpose and establishing a set of values that allow you to thrive as a lifelong learner.

Tips

Get to know your academic class dean for help with course selections, accessing campus resources and more.

Get peer feedback on writing and speaking assignments from SAW Center peer mentors.

Take part in a Financial Wellness Workshop, offered through Student Financial Services and sign up for CashCourse (a tool for managing money and student loans).

Attend the annual LEAP Symposium and Senior Symposium for inspiration from peers on internship and research experiences.

Be Well programming and initiatives

There are many spaces, programmatic initiatives, and services which provide opportunities for students to engage in well being throughout the year. You can find information about upcoming and regular events in the Be Well section of the weekly Dean’s Corner email.

Drop-in Talkin’

Easy access to informal, confidential, and free consultations with clinicians (counselors) from the MHC Counseling Service. There is no appointment necessary. See the FAQ page for more details.

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Religious & Spiritual Events

We offer several weekly Be Well events that are spiritual in nature, including Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga.

Peer Health Educators

This peer education group is dedicated to providing accurate health information, fostering open and safe environments, debunking assumptions, and reaching out to the MHC community.

Upcoming Events

More Be Well events

Happening at Mount Holyoke

Be Well in the news

The Be Well initiative was named Program of the Year by NASPA. Pictured at the awards ceremony (from left): Christine Albain, Marcella Runell Hall, Caroline Horne and Ivonne Ramirez, all from the Division of Student Life.

The new Be Well wins big

Be Well, Mount Holyoke’s wellness initiative, was named Program of the Year by the national organization for student affairs administrators in higher ed.