Chapter 1: Concepts of Health and Wellbeing Flashcards
Health and Well-being
The state of an individual’s physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual existence, which is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable, and engaged
Health
A state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing; it is not limited to just the absence of disease or infirmity
How did the WHO clarify it’s definition of health in 1986?
It stated that health is dependent on an individual’s circumstances and that they can be considered healthy, even if they do not achieve complete wellbeing in the dimensions of health
Wellbeing
Characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels healthy, happy, capable, and engaged.
What are the five aspects of health and well-being?
Physical, Social, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual
Physical health and wellbeing
Refers to the functioning of the body and it’s systems, including the physical capacity to do tasks
Social health and wellbeing
Concerned with the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others, as well as the ability to adapt to different social situations. Also includes the level of support provided by family and other people.
Emotional Health and Well-being
The ability to manage and express emotions in a positive way, as well as the ability to show resilience.
It is the degree to which an individual feels emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life.
Emotional intelligence
The ability to recognise and respond to either an individual’s own emotions, or to another person’s emotions.
Mental health and well-being
Refers to the current state of wellbeing of the mind, and the ability to think and process information.
Spiritual health and wellbeing
Relates to the ideas, beliefs, values, and ethics that arise in a person. It also includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of value and reflection.
How can an individual develop their Spiritual health and wellbeing?
Yoga, meditation, and listening to music
Why are young people concerned about Coping with Stress?
They are continually busy and have a lot of tasks to manage.
Why are young people concerned about body image?
They feel the need to fit in.
Subjective wellbeing
Refers to how individuals feel about their personal lives and circumstances.
PWI
Refers to a Personal Wellbeing Index score.
What is the problem with the definition of ‘Health’ proposed by the WHO?
- Suggests that for a person to be considered healthy, they must achieve perfect health.
- Well-being is difficult to measure
- Use of a broad definition to determine if someone is healthy can be difficult
What are the positives with the definition of ‘Health’ proposed by the WHO?
It acknowledges health as being more than just the physical aspect
Blood pressure
Pressure of blood on the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around
Emotions
The feelings of a person
Culture
How a group of people live their lives according to traditional customs, actions, or behaviours
What characteristics of Physical Health and Wellbeing are difficult to measure?
Adequate energy levels (enough energy to carry out tasks), and Well-functioning body and it’s systems
Mental illness
Refers to diagnosable mental disorders