National Wellness Week

Living Wellness! In an effort to inspire organizations and individuals to live well, SAMHSA has launched National Wellness Week during the week of September 19th in conjuncture with National Recovery Month. As a result, individuals and organizations across the country are organizing activities to promote wellness.

Featured APA Events for 2011

10:10 Line Dance for Wellness 
Co-sponsored by the APA Staff Initiatives Office

Dances included:

• The Macarena (instructional video and demonstration video)
• The Achy Breaky Heart (instructional video and demonstration video)
• The Cupid Shuffle (instructional video and demonstration video)
• E-Cards
  The APA sent e-cards to promote National Wellness Week and reminded employees to take a step towards their personal wellness.
• Social Media
  Throughout the week the APA posted Facebook and Twitter updates with issues related to psychology, health and wellness.
• Public Interest Newsletter
  The October 2011 issue of In the Public Interest featured a recap of the events and resources available during National Wellness Week.