Dimensions of h&wb; dynamic and subjective, illness and disease

Question 1

health and wellbeing

Answer 1

The state of a persons physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterized 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 its systems;

it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks with ease.

Question 3

social health and wellbeing

Answer 3

Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and

the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

Question 4

mental health and wellbeing

Answer 4

The current state of wellbeing relating to a persons mind or brain and the ability to think and process information;

it is associated with low levels of stress and anxiety, positive self-esteem, as well as a sense of confidence and optimism.

Question 5

emotional health and wellbeing

Answer 5

Relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive (appropriate) way. It is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions

as well as the ability to display resilience.

Question 6

spiritual health and wellbeing

Answer 6

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 (purpose),

and reflection on your place in the world (sense of belonging and/or connection).

Question 7

dynamic

Answer 7

A constant state of change/continually changing, either rapidly or gradually over time.

Question 8

subjective

Answer 8

Influenced by or based on personal beliefs, feelings or opinions; means different things to different people.
Perceptions can be based on age, gender, past experience, religion, culture.