Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing

Question 1

Physical Dimension of Health and Wellbeing

Answer 1

• The efficient functioning of the body and its systems e.g. immune system, skeletal system, respiratory system.
• The capacity to complete physical daily tasks with ease e.g. walk up stairs, carry groceries, vacuum.

Question 2

Social health and wellbeing

Answer 2

• The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others.
• The ability to adapt appropriately to social situations.

Question 3

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Answer 3

• The state of a persons mind and brain
• The ability to think clearly and process information.
• Includes having low levels of stress and anxiety, high levels of optimism, confidence and self esteem.

Question 4

Emotional health and wellbeing

Answer 4

• The ability to express feelings in an appropriate way; appropriate management and expression of emotional actions and reactions e.g. reasonable to be sad if pet passes away.
• The ability to display resilience e.g. overcome disagreement with a friend.

Question 5

Spiritual Health and Wellbeing

Answer 5

• Ideals, beliefs and values that arise in the minds of conscious human beings.
• Having a sense of belonging and/or connection e.g. shared values within a community or group
• Having a sense of purpose e.g. parent caring for a child

Question 6

What dimension of HWB refers to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems e.g. immune system, skeletal system, respiratory system.

Answer 6

Physical

Question 7

What dimension of HWB refers to the capacity to complete physical daily tasks with ease e.g. walk up stairs, carry groceries, vacuum.

Answer 7

Physical