Eight dimensions of health and well-being for NEOMED students
At Northeast Ohio Medical University, student wellness is not an extracurricular concept — it is foundational to academic success, professional development and long-term health.
The wellness choices you make today influence your physical health, mental well-being, academic performance and future career in health care.
NEOMED supports student wellness through the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, a holistic framework widely recognized in higher education and health sciences. These interconnected dimensions help students build resilience, maintain balance and thrive in demanding professional programs.
What is student wellness?
Student wellness refers to the intentional actions and habits that support:
Eight dimensions of wellness
Physical dimension
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep.
Emotional dimension
Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.
Environmental dimension
Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being.
Financial dimension
Satisfaction with current and future financial situations.
Intellectual dimension
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.
Occupational dimension
Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s professional work.
Physical dimension
What it means: Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep.
Physical wellness @ NEOMED:
- NEOMED Health Care
- Counseling Services
- Sequoia Fitness Center
- YunBelievable Dentists
- Summa Pharmacy in Rootstown
- Fitness-Related Student Organizations
- Meditation Room: Library 238
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Emotional dimension
What it means: Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships
Emotional wellness @ NEOMED:
- Counseling Services
- Meditation Room in L-238
- Prayer Room in L-237
- CARE Team
- Yoga (Sequoia)
- Life Skills Workshops
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Environmental dimension
What it means: Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
Environmental wellness @ NEOMED:
- NEOMED Police Department
- Student Lounges
- Service opportunities (through Student Services)
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Financial dimension
What it means: Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
Financial wellness @ NEOMED:
- Financial Aid Office
- Financial Literacy workshops
- Scholarships, loans and other aid
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Intellectual dimension
What it means: Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.
Intellectual wellness @ NEOMED:
- Learning Center advising
- Learning Center tutoring
- Writing Center
- Second Language Learner support
- Academic-Related Student Organizations
- TED talks
- Innovation Café
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Occupational dimension
What it means: Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s professional work.
Occupational wellness at NEOMED:
- Occupational Wellness @ NEOMED
- College-Specific professional development and advising
- Medicine Residency Match Advising
- Research Opportunities at NEOMED
- Enrichment Leave of Absence opportunities
- Volunteering (through Student Services “Service days”)
- Conference Presentation financial support (through NSC)
- Professional-Related Student Organizations
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Social dimension
What it means: Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
Social wellness @ NEOMED:
- Student Organization involvement (join through CampusGroups)
- Campus Events (listed in CampusGroups)
- Peer Mentors
- Friday Fun Lunches (NEW Center)
- Social-Related Student Organizations
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
Spiritual dimension
What it means: Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life
Spiritual wellness @ NEOMED:
- Religious observation requests
- Multicultural events
- Religious-Related Student Organizations
Related events
There are no related events scheduled at this time.
CONTACT US
Office of Student Services
330.325.6735
studentservices@380cebbe0d.nxcli.io
Social dimension
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.
Social wellness @ NEOMED