health and wellbeing Flashcards
physical health and wellbeing
relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily tasks and activities
characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing
- healthy body weight
- ability to perform daily tasks
- adequate energy levels
- appropriate fitness levels
mental health and wellbeing
the current state of wellbeing relating to a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
characteristics of optimal mental health and wellbeing
- low levels of stress and anxiety
- self esteem
- positive thought patterns
- ability to process information and solve problems
emotional health and wellbeing
relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way
characteristics of optimal emotional health and wellbeing
- resilience
- ability to respond to and manage emotions
- display appropriate emotions in different situations
social health and wellbeing
relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to mange or adapt appropriately to different situations
characteristics of optimal social health and wellbeing
- effective communication with others
- ability to adapt appropriately to different social situations
- ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others
- supportive network of friends
spiritual health and wellbeing
relates to the ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings
characteristics of optimal spiritual health and wellbeing
- sense of belonging
- sense of connection
- develop personal values and beliefs
- positive meaning and purpose in life
subjective
personal to each different person
dynamic
constantly changes, never the same
disease
a physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage
illness
a subjective concept related to personal experience of disease
health and wellbeing as a resource individually
- earn an income
- get an education
- exercise
health and wellbeing as a resource nationally
- reduces reliance on social security
- increases social participation
- higher average incomes
- reduced stress and anxiety in the community
health and wellbeing as a resource globally
- reduces risk of disease transmission across countries
- assists in promoting peace and stability
- reduces levels of global poverty
- promotes economic development
