concepts of health and wellbeing

Question 1

definition of health and wellbeing

Answer 1

the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

Question 2

Physical Health and wellbeing

Answer 2

relates to the functioning of the body and it’s systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks without physical restriction

Question 3

Physical Health and Wellbeing Characteristics

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healthy body weight, strong immune system, adequate energy levels, well-functioning body, systems and organs

Question 4

Social Health And Wellbeing

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is concerned with the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others, as well as the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 5

Social Health And Wellbeing Characteristics

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effective communication with others, supportive and well functioning family, supportive network of friends.

Question 6

Emotional Health And Wellbeing

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is defined as the ability to express feelings in a positive way.

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Emotional Health and Wellbeing Characteristics

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recognise a range of emotions, posses the ability to recover from misfortune, have a high level of resilience, experience appropriate emotions in a given situation

Question 8

Mental Health And Wellbeing

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refers to the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and the ability to think and process information

Question 9

Mental Health And Wellbeing Characteristics

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positive self-esteem, low levels of stress and anxiety, positive thought patterns, high levels of confidence

Question 10

Spiritual Health And Wellbeing

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defined as ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings.

Question 11

Spiritual Health And Wellbeing Characteristics

Answer 11

sense of belonging, acting according to values and beliefs, having meaning and purpose in life, experiencing peace and harmony