Intro and Frameworks of Wellness Flashcards
definition of health
- a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence or presence of disease
- need a more wholistic model
- how it applies depends on the person and their situation
well-being
- a good or satisfactory condition of existence
- a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity
- welfare
definition of wellness
- an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence
3 tenets of definition of wellness
1) wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential
2) wellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-being, and the environment
3) wellness is positive and affirming
6 dimensions of wellness
- social
- intellectual
- spiritual
- physical
- environmental
- occupational
social wellness
- contributes to community by promoting a healthy living environment, encouraging effective communication, and preserving beauty of nature
- lives in harmony with others
- works for mutual respect and cooperation
- active in society
social cognition
- the capacity to think about and make sense of other people and ourselves
human super powers
- self-consciousness
- imagination
- mentalizing (interpret human behaviour)
intellectual wellness
- commitment to lifelong learning
- self-directed behaviour
- about feeding our brains good ideas and being curious
- fixed and growth mindset
fixed mindset
- avoid challenges
- gives up easily due to obstacles
- sees effort as fruitless
- ignores useful feedback
- threatened by others success
growth mindset
- embrace challenges
- persistent despite obstacle
- sees effort as a path to mastery
- learns from criticism
- inspired by others success
spiritual wellness
- question the meaning of life and your purpose in life
- appreciation for what cannot be understood
- tolerating opposite that exist within you
- having faith in a higher power or being religious
- recognize and accept differences
physical wellness
- invest time each week in pursuit of endurance, flexibility, and strength
- taking responsibility and care for minor illness
- knowing when medical attention is necessary
- understand relationship between nutrition and function of body
- ability to do everything you want to do
- accomplish ADLs
emotional wellness
- aware of and accepting of feelings and emotions
- able to manage feelings
- self-aware and self-accepting
- aware of personal limitations
- willing to accept challenges and take risks
- general positive approach to life
occupational wellness
- contributes unique skills to work that is meaningful and rewarding (fair compensation)
- involvement in activities that are personally rewarding and make a contribution to well-being of community
4 components of medicine wheel
- spiritual
- physical
- emotional
- intellectual
medicine wheel: spiritual
- sense of connectedness with other creations of the Great Spirit
medicine wheel: physical
- air, water, food, clothing, shelter, exercise, sex
medicine wheel: emotional
- recognition, acceptance, understanding, love, privacy, discipline, limits
medicine wheel: intellectual
- concepts, ideas, thoughts, habits, discipline
determinants of health
- broad range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that determine individual and population health
social determinants of health
- a specific group of social and economic factors within the broader determinants of health
- relate to an individuals place in society
social determinants of health list
- income/social status
- employment/working conditions
- education/literacy
- childhood experiences
- physical environments
- social supports/coping skills
- healthy behaviours
- access to health services
- biology/genetic endowment
- gender
- culture
- race/racism