dimensions of health wellbeing/characteristics Flashcards
physical health and wellbeing
relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, it includes the physical capacity to preform daily tasks and activities
social health and wellbeing
refers to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
emotional health and wellbeing
relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way
mental health and wellbeing
the current state of wellbeing of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
spiritual health and wellbeing
relates to the ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
characteristics of physical hw (7)
- freedom from illness and injury
- healthy body weight
- adequate energy levels
- ability to complete physical tasks adequately
- appropriate levels of fitness
- strong immune system
- well-functioning body, systems and organs
characteristics of social hw
- supportive network of friends
- supportive and well-functioning family
- ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
- effective communication with others
- productive relationship with other people
characteristics for emotional hw
- recognise and understand range of emotions
- effectively respond to and manage emotions
- experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
- have high levels of resilience
characteristics for mental hw
- low levels of stress and anxiety
- positive self esteem
- process information to solve information
- high levels of confidence
- use logic and reasoning to form opinions to make decisions
- positive thought patterns
characteristics for spiritual hw
- a sense of belonging and connection to the world
- positive meaning and purpose in life
- peace and harmony
- developed personal values and beliefs
- acting according to values and beliefs