Introduction Flashcards
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.”- [World Health Organization (WHO), 1948]
Health
“A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living
Health
is a positive concept emphasizing
social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities WHO, 1986
Health
refers to the ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities” – The LANCET, 2006
Health
Different types of health
Physical
Mental
Spiritual
Emotional
Social
Environmental
refers to the state of your physical body and how well it is operating
Physical health
Components of Physical health
Physical activity
Nutrition and diet
Alcohol and drugs
Medical Self-care
Rest and sleep
Includes strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Physical activity
Includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion
Nutrition and diet
Includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances.
Alcohols and drugs
Includes addressing minor ailments or injuries and seeking emergency care as
necessary.
Medical self-care
includes periodic rest and relaxation, along with high-quality sleep
Rest and sleep
is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
Mental health
It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of
emotional and behavioral adjustment”
Mental health
conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of
self-harm.
Mental health
According to WHO, the determinants of Mental Health include:
Individual psychological and biological factors such as emotional skills, substance use, and
genetics can make people more vulnerable to mental health problems
encompasses everything a person does to keep a healthy
relationship with their mind. These include activities that keep the mind focused and engaged,
like brain-stimulating activities.
Self-care for mental health
Refers to possessing, meaning, and purpose in life; having a clear set of beliefs,
and living by your morals, values, and ethics.
Spiritual health
Essentially it means understanding and having a clear definition of what is right and wrong and
living according to this understanding.
Spiritual health
Allows us to find the inner calm and peace needed to get through whatever life
brings, no matter what one’s beliefs are or where they may be on your spiritual journey.
Spirituality
is often described as the capacity to identify and manage your emotions and feelings, as well as the emotions of those around you. It involves developing the ability to
express and manage emotions in healthy ways, such as being able to handle stress and take responsibility for your own feelings.
Emotional health
is associated with a person’s overall mental well-being. It includes rational thinking, good decision-making, and managing difficult situations.
Mental health
is related to the ability to manage your moods and feelings. It can include the
ability to regulate emotions like stress, anger, sadness, and joy in order to have healthy
relationships.
Emotional health
Involves cognitive process
Mental health
Has a wider scope
Mental health
Involves feelings and emotions
Emotional health
Has limited scope
Emotional health
can be defined as our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with
others. It also relates to how comfortably we can adapt to social situations. Social relationships
have an impact on our mental health, physical health, and mortality risk.
Social health
examines the interaction between the environment and health.
Environmental health
refers to aspects of human health (including quality of life) that are
determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the
environment.
Environmental health
