The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University approaches student well-being through a holistic approach using the seven dimensions described below.
1. Physical Dimension: Foster physical health
- Student Fitness Center
- Student Health Services
- Fitness Club Benefits
- Spokane Parks and Recreation
- The Inland NW Guide to Outdoor Adventures
- Elements Massage is offering a medical student first time rate of $55 for a one-hour massage (a 39% discount). Additional massages can be purchased using their Wellness Plan member rate of $69 for a one hour session. College of Medicine medical students would need to show their Cougar Card to receive the discounted rate.
- South Perry Yoga is offering $5 yoga classes for College of Medicine medical students as well as other wellness services at its studio are available to you at a 20-30% discount, including Yoga Therapy, Thai Yoga Therapy, Acupuncture and Physical Therapy. You must show you College of Medicine ID at the appointment to receive the discounted rates and mention you are a medical student when making the appointment.
2. Energy Dimension: Being aware of the (im)balance and synergy of mind, body, and soul and how to refuel all three of these elements
3. Mental Dimension: Finding mental clarity and positively charged thoughts
- Calm App for Meditation and Sleep
- Carol Dweck’s research on mindsets
- Counseling
- Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7 crisis support
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1800-273-TALK (8255)
- “A Friend Asks” App Free Smart Phone app with resources to help a friend contemplating suicide
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Headspace App: A few minutes of meditation could change your whole day
- Warning Signs
- Stop, Breathe and Think
- 10% Happier
- Breethe: Exhale Stress
- Self Care and Meditation by Shine
- Guided Meditations – InsightTimer
- Project Semicolon – Suicide Awareness
4. Wisdom: Self-knowledge informs better choices toward well-being
- Learning Assistance
- The Big Five Personality Test
- Myers & Briggs
- MD Program’s Leadership in Medicine and Health Care Course
- Introduction to self-assessment and personality
- Work Styles (Kolbe A Assessment)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Exercises on Self Compassion
- Workbook – Building Self-Compassion