Health and Wellbeing Flashcards
Definition of health and wellbeing
It refers to the overall state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spritual being and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
5 dimensions of health and wellbeing
Physical
Emotional
Mental
Social
Spiritual.
Definition of Physical health and wellbeing
Relates to the functioning of the body systems, it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Definition of Emotional health and wellbeing
Relates to the ability to recognise, understand, and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience.
Definition of Mental health and wellbeing
The current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information. Optimal mental health enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic.
Definition of Social health and wellbeing
Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
Defintion of Spiritual health and wellbeing
Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics. Includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning and reflection on your place in the world.
3 factors relating health
Social
Cultural
Economic
Explain Social factors
Social factors such as having a support network, can have an enormous impact on the health behaviours of people
Explain Cultural factors
An individual’s culture may determine the activities they participate in, the food they eat, clothes they wear and the religion they follow. It can also influence health behaviours and outcomes.
Explain Economic factors
Your income often determines the level of healthcare services and products you can purchase.
