Illness-Wellness Continuum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition?
A
> Lack of illness is NOT equal to wellness.
Treatment brings one to ‘neutral’ not wellness.
“Connection is the currency of wellness.”
Wellness is not a static state.
“Moving from the center to the left shows a progressively worsening state of health. Moving to the right of center indicates increasing levels of health and wellbeing.”
2
Q
What are acronyms/skills/needs?
A
> Left side of neutral is treatment > From ‘least’ to ‘most’ ill - signs, symptoms, disability
Right side of neutral is path toward wellness
From the neutral point towards aware, education, growth
