health and wellbeing

Question 1

health and wellbeing

Answer 1

state of a persons physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 2

physical HWB

Answer 2

relates to functioning of body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Question 3

physical HWB factors

Answer 3

• freedom from illness/disease
• strong immune system
• adequate energy levels

Question 4

mental HWB

Answer 4

the current state of wellbeing relating to a persons mind/brain and the ability to think and process info

Question 5

mental HWB factors

Answer 5

• low levels of stress and anxiety
• positive thought patterns and esteem

Question 6

social HWB

Answer 6

relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage/adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 7

social HWB factors

Answer 7

• supportive network of freinds and family
• effective communication with others

Question 8

emotional HWB

Answer 8

relates to the ability to express emotions/feelings in a positive way

Question 9

emotional HWB factors

Answer 9

• high levels of resilience
• effectively experience, understand, respond to and manage emotions

Question 10

spiritual HWB

Answer 10

relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind/conscience of human beings

Question 11

spiritual HWB factors

Answer 11

• sense of belonging and connection to the world
• peace and harmony
• positive meaning and purpose in life

Question 12

HWB as a resource

Answer 12

• individually
• nationally
• globally

Question 13

HWB as a resource individually

Answer 13

• gain education/employment
• sweep well and exercise

Question 14

HWB as a resource nationally

Answer 14

• health systems savings
• increased productivity/ higher average incomes
• longer, healthier lives