Health And Wellness Flashcards
Definition
Health
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being, and not merely an absence of with disease and infirmity.
Definition Healthy
Condition of the body and mind in the absence of disease illness or injury
Definition
Unhealthy
Condition of the body and mind in the presence of disease illness or to injury
What is wellness
An active process through which people become aware of and make choices is towards a more successful existence
Seven dimensions of wellness
Environmental
Emotional
Occupational
Physical
Social
Intellectual
Spiritual
Seven dimensions of wellness
Physical
Regular physical exercise and nutrition
Discouraging of drug use smoking in excess alcohol
Personal responsibility ability to understand your body self care and appropriate use of medical system
When done well, this includes enhanced self esteem, self control determination, and sense of direction
Seven dimension of wellness
Social
Contribution to community and environment
Become aware of You have on multiple environments
Best to contribute to community versus only thinking of yourself
Better to live in harmony with others versus in conflict with them
Seven dimension of wellness
Emotional
Awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings
Capacity to manage once feelings and ability to cope with one stress
Ability to form interdependent relationships upon foundation of mutual respect trust and commitment
Being able to understand and accept your feelings and someone else’s feelings
Seven dimensions of wellness
Occupational
Personal satisfaction and enrichments through work
Contribute your unique gifts and skills to others
Choose career that is linked to personal interest and values
Develop functional transferable skills
Seven dimensions of wellness
Intellectual
Chairs intellectual growth and stimulation
Recognizes creative stimulating mental activities
Better to problem solve and challenge versus to become satisfied and unproductive
Can choose appropriate course of action versus weight and worry
Seven dimensions of wellness
Spiritual
Recognizes the search for meaning and purpose in human existence
Action becomes more consistent with your values and beliefs
Better to ponder and be tolerant of beliefs of others versus close minded and intolerant
Live in an authentic way that mirrors your values and beliefs
Seven dimensions of Wellness
Environmental
Awareness that resources are becoming limited
Being respectful and living in harmony with nature
Putting forth long term and sustainable practices
Definition
Well
Optimal health and vitality in campaigning all seven dimensions of wellness
Definition
Not well
Struggling with optimal health and vitality lacking in one or more dimensions of wellness
Social determinant of health SDoH
The economic and social condition that shape the health of an individual, community and jurisdictions as a whole and the primary determinant of whether individuals stay healthy or become ill
