Health and wellbeing Flashcards
VCE definition of health and wellbeing
“The state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged”.
Simple definition of health and wellbeing
The overall state of being free from illness and feeling satisfied and balanced in life
5 dimensions of health
Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Social
Physical health and wellbeing: Definition
The functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Physical health and wellbeing: Characteristics
- Absence of illness, disease and disability
- Regular physical activity
- Balanced diet
- Ideal body weight
- Adequate rest and sleep
Emotional health and wellbeing: Definition
The ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way.
Emotional health and wellbeing: Characteristics
-express feelings positively
- feeling emotionally secure and relaxed
- display resilience
- Being able to positively manage emotions and reactions
Mental health and wellbeing: Definition
T he current state of the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information.
Mental health and wellbeing: Characteristics
- Low levels of stress and anxiety
- Positive self esteem
- Confidence
- Ability to think and process information
- Wellness of the mind
Spiritual health and wellbeing: Definition
Ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.
Spiritual health and wellbeing: Characteristics
- Your place in the world
- Connection and belonging
- Morals, values and a sense of purpose
- Organised religion and prayer
Social health and wellbeing: Definition
The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
Social health and wellbeing: Characteristics
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy for others
- Support by family and community
- Adapting to different social situations
- Equal opportunity to contribute/participate
The difference between emotional health and mental health
Emotional health and wellbeing relates to appropriately experiencing, identifying and managing emotions.
Whereas mental health and wellbeing relates to the nature of feelings and thoughts that a person is having.
What is optimal health and wellbeing
Optimal/overall health is having a complete Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social and Spiritual health and wellbeing.
Optimal health and wellbeing refers to the highest level of health and wellbeing an individual can realistically attain.
KNOW THAT ALL OF PEMSS CAN INTERSECT WITH OTHER TOPICS
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