wellness definition

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WELLNESS DEFINITIONAs a Noun

The quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as tof deliberate effort.

World Dictionary

The state of being in good physical and mental health

Medical Dictionary

The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when mby proper diet, exercise and habits.


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HALBERT DUNN, 1977

An integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward

maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable, within

the environment where he is functioning


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DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

These dimensions are interdependent i.e., they interact

and overlap with each other to produce health

Physical

Social

Mental

Emotional

Spiritual

Environmental


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Social

Environmental Spiritual Emotional

MentalPhysical

PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION


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WORKPLACE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISS


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ABSENTEEISM

Psychological problems account for 61% of absences from workeach year, 65-85% of employee terminations and 80-90% of industrialaccidents.

An estimated 1,000,000 workers are absent on an average ofworkday because of stress related complaints. (The AmericanInstitute of Stress, 2000)

Unscheduled absenteeism costs employers as much as $688 per

employee per year.
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MENTALHEALTH

Depression and anxiety disordersthe two most common mental illnesseeach affect 19 million American adults annually (National Institute of MeHealth, 1999)

The estimated economic burden of depression was $43.7 billion: $31.3 b

indirect costs such as decreased productivity and lost work days, and $1billion in direct costs such as medication and physician time (NMHA, 200

Up to one-half of all visits to primary care physicians are due to conditioare caused or exacerbated by mental or emotional problems (CollaborFamily Healthcare Coalition, 1998.)

Two out of ten people suffering from clinical depression start out with stre
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Workplace murders claim the lives of 1,000 people each year. Anothermillion people per year are victims of a violent event or threat in theworkplace.

Studies indicate that workplace violence costs American businessesanywhere from $6.4 billion to $36 billion annually. On the average, itcosts the company $53,000 per event in law suits, workers comp claimsand public image problems

EAP has three tools to reduce the risk of workplaceviolence: 1) Confidential and accessible consultation for employeeswho feel stressed 2) Anger Management Training and 3) assistance forsupervisors who are addressing potentially violent situations.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS& WELLNESS PROGRAMS


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WHAT ARE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANPROGRAMS?

A confidential and comprehensive program ofcounseling services for employees and their families

Designed to reduce risk, cut costs, and enhanceemployee productivity

Some EAP providers offer such services as retirementassistance, wellness/health promotion and fitness, andcrisis management

Further examples include: Alcohol & substance abuse,domestic violence, and stress management
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WHAT ARE WELLNESS PROGRAM

Cost effective employee benefits that can improveemployee health and morale and limit healthcarecosts

Main objective is prevention and organizationalwholeness

Examples include: exercise and relaxation classes,financial counseling, and weight management
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HISTORY

Beginning in the mid 1960s to mid 1970s, workplace counselingfocused on addictionalcohol and drug problems

Mid 1980s the impact of health benefit cost containment

approaches brought about considerable change and consolidatio

Today, the market is divided among several large, nationalbehavioral health and assistance providers
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IMPLEMENTATION

Internal/In House

Consortia

Fee-for-Service Contracts

Fixed-Fee Contracts

Peer-Based Programs
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WHY OFFER EMPLOYEE ASSISTANPROGRAMS?

Unlimited positive outcomes

Leads to a more energetic, positive and productive workplace

Reduced employee turnover, lower overall health care costs,and reduction in on-the-job accidents and injuries


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WHY OFFER EMPLOYEE ASSISTAPROGRAMS?

Up to 68% of all workers will, at some time, expworkplace problems severe enough to prevecoping with day-to-day activities

As a prevention tool

As a form of managed care

As a multi-purpose human resource tool

As a way to show you care


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WHAT CAN AN EAP DO FOR COMPANY?

High Return on Investment

Lower Medical Claims

Decreased Use of Mental Health Insurance

Reduction in Employee Turnover

Increase in Employee Productivity
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS Quality of life/life satisfaction monitoring

A holistic approach

Unique person directs action

Multidimensional expression across lifespan

Number and quality of friendships/socialsupport

Mental engagement

Environmental awareness


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FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFULPROGRAMMING

Individual behavioral change

Physical work environment

Organizational development & policies

Community collaboration and environmental issues


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EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUALCHANGE

Work station stretching

Meditation and other Relaxation Techniques

Walking clubs

Self-care guide use and education programs

Healthy eating when and where you eat, as well aswhat.

Health risk appraisal and risk management

Personal/Professional Development


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EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL WORENVIRONMENT

Vending machines: snacks vs. low fat

Promoting walking by marking paths and using signage topromote use

Posting/delivering health messages

Quiet room for relaxation Personal control of workspace

Ergonomically correct workspaces

Workloads consistent with a normal work day


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ORGANIZATIONALDEVELOPMENT & POLICIES

Upper management buy-in

Commitment to wellness by including it in the companys vision

Health theme months

Subsidize fitness/health club memberships Newsletters, emails, payroll inserts with health tips

Departmental competitions: walking, weight, etc.

Special recognition of participants


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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIO

Advocating for sidewalks, bike trails and health-relatedcommunity planning

Health related speakers from community

Local restaurants sponsoring low fat foods and cookingclasses

Children of employees creating health posters and

messages

Sponsor parks and recreation programs

Involve health related organizations in programs foremployees


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India

Major Health ConcernsCardiovascular disease and diabetes due to poor diet, lack of exercise,

and tobacco consumption

Communicable and non-communicable diseases,including HIV/AIDS,

tuberculosis, malaria, and pneumonia.

TrendsNeglected diseases are likely to become endemic; it is predicted that by 2025,

57.2% of the population will have diabetes.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 60% of deaths can be

attributed to chronic diseases, possibly increasing to 77% over the next 10 years.


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United States

Major Health ConcernsChronic disease: heart disease,

cancer, stroke, diabetes.

Injury due to unhealthy diets, obesity,using tobacco and alcohol, and not

using seatbelts.

Not getting preventive medical care,

such as flu shots, Pap smears, mammograms,

and colorectal cancer screening tests.

TrendsMore than half of all Americans suffer from one or more

chronic diseases.

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