Concepts of health and wellbeing

Question 1

Physical

Answer 1

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

• regular physical activity
• consuming a balanced diet
• having appropriate rest/sleep
• the absence of illness, disease or injury
• maintaining an ideal body weight

Question 2

Mental

Answer 2

Refers to the current state of wellbeing of the mind or brain and relates to the ability to think and process information. Optimal mental health and wellbeing enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic

• The ability to think and process information
• wellness of the mind rather than illness
• low levels of stress and anxiety
• positive self esteem
• a sense of confidence and optimism

Question 3

Emotional

Answer 3

The ability to recognise, understand, and effectively manage and express emotions, and to use this knowledge when thinking, feeling, and acting. As well as the ability to display resilience.

• positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions
• the ability to display resilience
• the degree to which you feel emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life.

Question 4

Social

Answer 4

the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

• strong communication skills
• empathy for others
• a sense of personal accountability

Question 5

Spiritual

Answer 5

Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. *It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on a person’s place in the world. Spiritual health and wellbeing can also relate to organised religion, a higher power and prayer, values, a sense of purpose in life, connection or belonging.

• hope and peace
• a guiding sense of meaning or value
• a sense of belonging and reflection on your place in the world