Action on Wellness Forum 2010
December 1–3, 2010
It’s a fact – wellness is a key factor in quality of life.
When we are well – physically, mentally, and spiritually – we are more energetic and more productive.
Poor eating habits, inactivity, drinking, smoking, and other unhealthy behaviours take a toll on our quality of life, our productivity and our health care resources.
From December 1–3, 2010, the Action on Wellness Forum brought together leaders of Alberta’s major employers, industries, communities, educational organizations, and governments to discuss innovative research trends, success stories, current guidelines and policies that address eating, active living, mental wellbeing and addictions.
Pledges to wellness were made at the Forum that focus on improved workplace wellness strategies, better collaboration between industries and more investment from the private sector.
Government also committed to $20 million in renewed funding for wellness activities including: $19.2 for mental health projects in schools; and over $1 million for programs that promote healthy eating and active living in schools and communities.
Read the December 3, 2010 news releases:
- Forum participants commit to significant actions on wellness
- Alberta invests in mental health projects in schools
Forum presentations, videos and wellness commitments are available on the Healthy U website.
