SAC 1 Flashcards
5 dimensions of health and wellbeing
physical emotional mental social spiritual
Health prerequisites
the SPIES FESS up
S helter P eace I ncome E ducation S ustainabe resources F ood E quity S ocial justice S table ecosystem
health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
health and wellbeing - dynamic
Health and wellbeing is not a constant state but is always changing in response to internal and external factors
health and wellbeing - subjective
Health and wellbeing is subject to personal bias, opinions and previous experiences that can influence the way a person feels or perceives their level of health.
disease
A physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage
illness
A more subjective concept related to personal experience of a disease.
mental health and wellbeing
or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information, form opinions, make decisions and use logic.
- Low levels of stress and anxiety
- High levels of confidence
- positive self esteem
emotional health and wellbeing
The ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience.
- Recognising a range of emotions
- High level of resilience
Difference Between Emotional and Mental Health and Wellbeing
Emotional health and wellbeing refers to the ability to appropriately experience, identify, express and manage emotions. Mental health and wellbeing refers to the brain’s ability to be logical and process information and the thoughts that a person experiences
Emotional- identify and manage feelings
Mental- Ability to process feelings and have logical thought patterns.
social health and wellbeing
Defined by the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to adapt appropriately to various social situations
- Supportive network of friends
- Supportive and caring family
- Positive and effective communication
Spiritual health and wellbeing
Is not material in nature, but relates to the ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that a person holds and includes concepts such as hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on a person’s place in the world
- A sense of belonging
- A sense of peace and harmony
- Meaning and purpose in life
optimal health and wellbeing
Highest level of health and wellbeing in each of the dimensions at the same time, realistically for their age. Unique to everyone.
communicable diseases
Diseases that are passed from one person to another from either direct or indirect contact
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a Resource (Individually)
- Increases the ability of individuals to live free from pain
- Concentrate on studying, working and socialising
- Decreases stress and anxiety and promotes positive emotions such as happiness
- Reduces healthcare costs for individuals
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a Resource (Nationally)
- Greater economic benefits (higher average incomes)
- Increased productivity
- Less absenteeism from work
- Reduced healthcare costs and less strain on healthcare system
- Improved life expectancy
- Reduced levels of stress
- More participants in social activities
- Promotes feelings of belonging
- Creates a cycle through generations
Optimal Health and Wellbeing as a Resource (Globally)
- Reduces the risk of communicable diseases spreading between countries (pandmeics)
- Contribute to world peace and security
- Promote sustainability
- Optimal trade between countries