dimensions of health and wellbeing Flashcards
health and wellbeing definiton
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
health and wellbeing dynamic
It is in a constant state of change. changes can occur slowly or quickly,
Example
A person experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one may learn strategies to help them deal with their feelings of loss, which can improve their health and wellbeing.
health and wellbeing subjective
It means different things to different people
Example
An elderly person may view their health and wellbeing as good if they can live independently and look after themselves
physical health and wellbeing
the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks
characteristics of physical health and wellbeing
Healthy body weight Freedom from illness, disease, or injury Adequate energy levels Ability to complete physical tasks adequate Appropriate level of fitness Strong immune system Well functioning body, organans, systems
social health and wellbeing
the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships and the ability to adapt appropriately to different social situations
characteristics of social health and wellbeing
Supportive network of friends Supportive and well functioning family Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations Effective communication with others Productive relationships with people
emotional health and wellbeing
the positive management and expression of emotional reactions as well as the ability to display resilience.
characteristics of emotional health and wellebing
Recognise and understand the range of emotions
Effectively respond to and manage emotions
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
Have high levels of resilience
mental health and wellbeing
the current state of the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information.
characteristics of mental health and wellbeing
low level of stress and anxiety positive self esteem Process information to problem solve High levels of confidence Positive thought patterns Use logic and reasoning to form opinion and make decisions
spiritual health and wellbeing
to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
characteristics of spiritual health and wellbeing
A sense of belonging and connection to the world Positive meaning and purpose in life Peace and harmony Acting according to beliefs and values Developed personal values and beliefs
optimal health and wellbeing
the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain at any particular time
