Well-Being Resources
Eight dimensions of well-being
The well-being of our graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and larger community is an ever-present focus of The Graduate School (TGS). The term “well-being” encompasses overall health, happiness, and prosperity. It is affected by many aspects of one’s life. Our hope is for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to feel better equipped when attending to all aspects of their well-being during their time at Northwestern and beyond.
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Intellectual resources
Explore resources that enable the recognition of one’s creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.
Social resources
Explore resources that help constituents develop a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.
Physical resources
Explore resources that address the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions.
Emotional resources
Explore resources that inform current and future financial situations.
Financial resources
Highlighting resources that inform current and future financial situations.
- Dependent Care Professional Development Grant
- Financial Wellness
- Purple Pantry: Contact Mary Deeley from Sheil Catholic Center with questions
- Student Health Insurance
- TGS Emergency Loans
- TGS Graduate Student Childcare Grant
Spiritual resources
Highlighting resources that help with expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life, including one’s morals and ethics. Resources may or may not involve religious activities.
Environmental resources
Explore resources that provide or engage pleasant and/or stimulating environments that support well-being.
Vocational resources
Explore resources that help constituents gain personal satisfaction and enrichment from their work, whether that be academic work while in college or a job after graduation.