WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Healthier U e-Newsletter | Summer 2026
BE WELL, WORK WELL
BE PROACTIVE
BE PROACTIVE
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters
or other traumatic events, effective treatments can lead to a better quality of life.
PTSD Awareness
Child-Birth PTSD
As many as 6% of women develop symptoms of CB-PTSD after a traumatic childbirth, such as those with life-threatening complications. Learn more at Traumatic Childbirth
PTSD Self-Screen
Take the Self-Screen and learn if your feelings & behaviors are related to PTSD.
Mindfulness Coach
Developed by the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs' National Center for PTSD to help Veterans, Service members & others learn how to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness Coach
BE AWARE
June 22-28 is Pollinator Awareness Week
Serving as an annual celebration to raise awareness for bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other creatures vital to ecosystem health. Garden Tours
July 10th is Chronic Disease Day
A chronic disease is a health condition that lasts one year or more, requires ongoing medical care, and may limit daily activities. Awareness
August is Make-A-Will Month
This annual initiative encourages adults to create or update their estate plans. Join
the Estate Planning Council of LI for a workshop. Register Here
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
MOVE YOUR BODY
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FREE Fitness Classes for Employees: Spin, Zumba, Mat Pilates, Line Dancing, Yoga, and Tai Chi. Register Here
- Individual Health Coaching: Set, achieve & maintain your health goals with Healthier U’s Certified Mayo Clinic
Health & Wellness Coach. Space Limited. Info Session
MOVE YOUR MIND
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Mindful Meditation Series (Virtual) -Various dates and times. Deepen your connection to the present moment. All levels welcome.
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Build Brain Healthy Habits 6/11 @ 12 PM (Virtual) - Healthier U & Alzheimer Association workshop with self-assessment tool & risk reduction info.
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Yoga Nidra 6/17 @ 4 PM - Also known as "yogic sleep," a guided meditation practice that promotes deep relaxation.
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Summer Reset Ayurveda 6/17 @ 12 PM (Virtual) - It's time to adjust diets & daily routines to clear mental and physical heaviness and stagnation.
- Wellness is a Journey 7/9 @ 11 AM (Virtual) - Eight Dimensions of Wellness will guide you on your wellness journey with Healthier U.
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Join Our Book Club 8/4 @ 3 PM (Virtual) - Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with NATIVE PLANTSby Douglas W. Tallamy.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
WHAT'S GROWING NEXT
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Gardening for Life 6/15 @ 12PM (In-Person) - Learn why gardening is a wonderful activity for longevity & healthspan.
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iNaturalist Hike 7/21 @ 4 PM (In-Person) - Nature hike on campus using the iNaturalist app - every observation you make contributes to biodiversity science!
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Birding at the Brook 8/12 @ 4 PM (In- Person) -Explore the birds of Stony Brook. Binoculars and birding information guides will be provided.
Be Well, Financially
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Mortgage Assistance workshop with SONYMA 6/10 @12 PM
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Emerging Trends in Online Gambling with NY Problem Gambling 6/24 @12 PM
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Money Smart Seawolves workshop with Stony Brook Financial Aid 7/15 @12 PM
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Estate Planning workshop with the Estate Planning Council of LI 8/5 @12 PM
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Senior Scams workshop with Cona Elder Law 8/12 @12 PM
BE A SHARER
BE A SHARER
Be a Healthier U Ambassador
Share your passion for wellness and sign up to be a Healthier U Ambassador! Help enhance our sense of community and culture of health and wellness.
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Let Us Know What You Think!
What makes for a healthier, happier YOU? How do you balance work at Stony Brook with being well? Have a refreshing recipe or NEAT tip to share? Let us know @ healthieru@stonybrook.edu and we may include you in our next Healthier U newsletter!