Mental Health - health

Question 1

What does it mean by, mental health a spectrum?

Answer 1

Mental health can fluctuate on a continuum between excellent and poor

Question 2

Define wellbeing

Answer 2

An equilibrium in which individuals feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 3

What are the five dimensions of health

Answer 3

social, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual

Question 4

define social health

Answer 4

Relates to our ability to interact with one another and participate in the community

Question 5

define physical health

Answer 5

Refers to the optimal functioning of hte body and its systems and the ability to perform everyday tasks

Question 6

define mental health

Answer 6

mental health is about the wellnes of our mind, our ability to recognise and cope with changing emotions and being able to form opinions

Question 7

define emotional health

Answer 7

relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way.

Question 8

define spiritual health

Answer 8

is not material in nature, but relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise int eh minds and conscience of human beings.

Question 9

state examples of factors influencing mental health and wellbeing