As a part of this historical moment, what wellness issue or event do you
believe will be considered important to explain current society? Choose a
wellness issue or event that is different from your project topic.
I think the biggest topic of the day when it comes to wellness is depression and
well-being. This topic is a sensitive and significant one. This may be a very
broad subject to wellness. I think in this time of social media and people not
being afraid to voice their opinions without regard for who they might be
hurting. I think there has been a feeling over the last several years it has
become more ok to verbally abuse, and attack others. Without realizing what
we might be doing we shame and cause harm to others.
How is this issue or event connected to the concept of wellness?
Wellness is more than just feeling healthy. The mental aspect of wellness is an
important one. It is also important that we have the ability to socialize and are
allowed to be comfortable and who we are. In, this time it seems that there is a
feeling of "I am right and if you do not believe what I believe then you are
dumb, stupid, un-American, or any other slew of derogatory terms. This then
leads people to feel depressed or even suicidal. It should be a feeling of here
are my views and they differ from yours, while we may not agree I am not
going to step on or put you down for your feelings. The topic of feelings is also
an important one that needs to continue to be talked about and there are many
things that should be continued to be discussed with youths as they grow up.
How does reflecting on your issue or event impact your understanding of
wellness and current issues/events?
I think with all current events and issues we need to go in with an open mind
and look into all aspects of the discussion. I know there are so many hot-button
issues out there like guns, abortion, and voting rights. These discussions can
often lead to name calling and insults and these can make people feel
depressed or less than and it is often something no one thinks about. Although
it is great to have your beliefs and feel strongly about them it is always good to
be open to the other side of the discussion. You may not change your mind but
it is something we all need to consider when we talk to others. Do not let our
personal feelings allow us to degrade others. Feelings of depression are a real
thing and we need to be more sensitive to this topic and be more open to the
conversations we are having.
