This course explores the fundamental issues related to health and wellness. Learning outcomes include understanding the seven diemsions of wellness, the overarching foundations of health behaviors, the mind-body connection, how to access social sciences literature, and the eight national health education standards as outlined in the New Hampshire curriculum guidelines.Topics to be considered include adolescence, perception and attitude, self-concept, self-identity, gender, culture, family systems, love and relationships, mental illness and addiction.