(Developed by New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (NJ DMHAS) and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care’s Technical Assistance Center (Rutgers UBHC TAC)
Research shows that mental health and substance use consumers die up to 25 years earlier when compared to the general population. Your Wellness Counts (YWC) was developed to support and enhance the quality and length of life for persons in recovery for mental health and substance use. YWC is a wellness tool comprised of 7 modules that address behaviors that impact someone’s overall wellness and physical health. These modules include: shared decision making, eating healthy, moving more, smoking less, and monitoring problematic health indicators, like diabetes and high blood pressure. YWC offers a variety of suggested steps, and activities as well as valuable resources for reaching wellness goals. Individuals can pick one of the priority life challenges in an area concerning their personal health and wellness. If you are motivated to make a positive life change this toolkit can provide you a path to success.
1) Welcome
2) Wellness Your Way
3) Shared Decision Making
4) Eating Better
5) Moving More
6) Deciding About Smoking
7) Wellness Every Day