HHD SAC 1 Flashcards
wellbeing
A complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
health
A state of complete physical, social and mental wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’
illness
The state of feeling unwell or being in poor health, often due to disease or injury.
dynamic nature of h&wb
it is changing or moving continually in response to its environment and experiences. rapid/intense changes
subjective nature of h&wb
h&wb means different things to different people, based on their past experiences and the current circumstances of the individual. it is influenced by personal opinions and feelings.
physical health & wb
the physical dimension of health and wellbeing refers to the efficient functioning of the body and its systems. It includes the physical capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness.
emotional h&wb
relates to the ability to express feelings in a positive way. it is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience. feeling secured and relaxed.
mental h&wb
the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and its ability to think and process information. a mentally healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic. t it is also associated with low levels of stress and anxiety, positive self-esteem, as well as a sense of confidence and optimism.
social h&wb
relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. It also includes the level of support provided
by family and within a community to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of society.
spiritual h&wb
relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. it includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense
of meaning or value, and reflection on your place
in the world.
interrelationships between dimensions
each dimension influences the others, determining the overall level of wellbeing and hence the health and wellbeing of the individual. Each of the dimensions of health and wellbeing is an active state affected by various influences.
individual benefits of optimal h&wb
- increasing their life expectancy
- increasing self-esteem and positive self- image by helping them to feel good about themselves
- enabling the development of meaningful engagement with the wider community
- reducing the pain and suffering associated with physical ailments as well as psychological distress
- increasing the ability of an individual to maintain independent living in older age
- increasing the likelihood of feeling a sense of fulfilment and success in life
- reducing medical costs due to illness, allowing individuals to maximise income as a resource.
national benefits of optimal h&wb
- A healthy population helps to build a productive workforce for Australia, hence increasing national income.
- If those groups not contributing to the workforce, and therefore the funding of the healthcare system in Australia (for example, children, the elderly) are in optimal health, this reduces the burden on the healthcare system.
- When optimal health is experienced by the population, there is a reduction in absenteeism from the workplace as well as reduced levels
of stress. - Positive thinking and societal participation
by the larger community enable the existence of high-functioning government systems, such as education and healthcare, as well as improvement in the development of resources, such as technology. - Less reliance on social security.
- reduces expenditure on the health-care system
global benefits of optimal h&wb
- a decrease in the emergence or re-emergence
of an infectious disease or other health threat somewhere in the world, which can cross borders - a decrease in the vulnerability of older people to non-communicable chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and the risk factors associated with them
- an increase in social and mental wellbeing due to an decrease in the number of children from low-income countries dying needlessly from malnutrition or preventable disease
- an increase in economic and social development of more low-income countries in an increasingly interdependent world
- an increase in people’s ability to engage freely in economic pursuits worldwide, thereby increasing global economic activity and productivity.
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