HHD unit 1 Flashcards
Ace exammm
Define health and wellbeing
Relates to the state of a person’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence and characterised by an equilibrium (balance) in which individuals feel happy, healthy and engaged.
This definition encompasses various dimensions of health and wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of balance in life.
What does dynamic health and wellbeing mean?
An example is a person suffering from the flu who experiences poor health and wellbeing but can return to a good state with rest and medication.
What is subjective health and wellbeing?
Health and wellbeing influenced or based on personal beliefs, feelings or opinion, and impacted by the environment such as media.
For instance, elderly people may view health as the ability to carry out tasks individually, while young people may see it as getting good grades and being social.
Define disease
A physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunctions or tissue damage.
This definition highlights the objective nature of disease as a medical condition.
Define illness
A subjective concept related to personal experiences of disease and relates to the negative aspects of health and wellbeing.
Illness reflects how individuals perceive and respond to their health conditions.
What does physical health and wellbeing relate to?
The functioning of the body and its systems, including the physical capacity to perform daily activities and tasks.
Key aspects include adequate energy levels, healthy body weight, strong immune system, and being free from disease.
What factors influence optimal physical health and wellbeing?
Factors include:
* Balanced diet
* Staying hydrated
* Enough sleep
* Low levels of risk taking
These factors are essential for maintaining good physical health and wellbeing.
What does physical health and wellbeing relate to?
The functioning of the body and its systems
Includes physical capacity to perform daily activities and tasks.
List three examples of physical health and wellbeing.
- Adequate energy levels
- Healthy body weight
- Strong immune system
What factors influence optimal physical health and wellbeing?
- Balanced diet
- Staying hydrated
- Enough sleep
- Low levels of risk taking
What does social health and wellbeing relate to?
The ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others
Involves managing or adapting to different social situations.
List two examples of social health and wellbeing.
- Forming friendships
- Effective communication skills
What is an example of a supportive social environment?
A supportive and well-functioning family
Family values and supportive friends contribute to this environment.
What does emotional health and wellbeing relate to?
The ability to recognize, understand, and effectively manage and express feelings
Involves showing resilience.
List two examples of emotional health and wellbeing.
- Being in control of feelings
- Expressing feelings openly
What does mental health and wellbeing relate to?
The state of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
Enables one to positively form an opinion and make decisions.
List two indicators of optimal mental health and wellbeing.
- Low levels of stress and anxiety
- High levels of confidence & self-esteem
What does spiritual health and wellbeing relate to?
Ideas, beliefs, values, and ethics in the mind and conscience of people
Includes concepts of hope, peace, and a sense of meaning or purpose in life.
List two examples of spiritual health and wellbeing.
- Sense of belonging
- Peace and harmony
What does values meaning relate to?
What an individual feels is important in life
Examples include education, fitness, and friendship.
What does beliefs meaning relate to?
What an individual feels to be true or right, even if not proven
For example, beliefs about life after death or the existence of spirits.
What determines overall health and wellbeing?
Combined levels of health and wellbeing in all five dimensions
The five dimensions of health and wellbeing typically include physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and mental health.
What happens when there is a change in one dimension of health and wellbeing?
Change to one or more dimensions
Each dimension is interconnected, so a change in one can influence others.
