Student Health Services held their 14th-annual Wellness Fair on March 11, focusing on the seven dimensions of wellness.

“The theme for this year’s fair was the seven dimensions of wellness, creating a balance in your life,” Jean Schlueter, a nurse for Student Health Services, said. “Traditionally, we are just here to help when students get sick, but we want to speak about wellness so students can avoid getting sick.”

Student Health Services chooses the theme each year, Schlueter said. Surveys that students complete for Student Health Services are taken into consideration when the theme and topics are chosen.

According to University Counseling Services, the seven dimensions of wellness are occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and environmental.

“We are seeing students with more deep stress and seeking more counseling,” Vickie Dreessens, administrative director of Student Health Services, said. “This is a non-intimidating way to see and learn about areas that can help you.”

The entire community is invited, but the fair is geared towards the students, Schlueter said. There is usually a turnout of about 200-300 people.

“We encourage students to come and give them an opportunity to be proactive in their health,” Dreessens said. “This year, Student Health Services focused on the Labyrinth.”

The Labyrinth is a pathway that leads to a central point and back out again. Labyrinths consist of one pathway that may have many twists and turns to the center and back out again, according to Student Health Services. The Labyrinth is made for all ages and it can benefit you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

The event is sponsored by Student Health Services. People from the community and campus are invited to be vendors at the fair to bring information, Schlueter said. It is a free event for the individuals that attend and for the vendors.

“I think students should come to events like the Wellness Fair because there are lots of services out there that aren’t known,” Amber Pagenkopf, a senior psychology major who works for Family Advocates, said. “It’s great to spread awareness. Family Advocates focuses on educating people on sexual assault and domestic violence.”

Typically there are 18-22 booths of information every year, Dreessens said.

“In the past we have focused on Spring Break safety because it is always done before Spring Break, but this year we wanted to change things a little,” Dreessens said.