understanding health and wellbeing

Question 1

define physical health

Answer 1

physical health relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Question 2

define social health

Answer 2

social health relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 3

define mental health

Answer 3

mental health refers to the state of a person’s mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information, form opinions, make decisions and use logic

Question 4

define emotional health

Answer 4

the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience

Question 5

define spiritual health

Answer 5

spiritual health is not material in nature, but relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings

Question 6

examples of physical health

Answer 6

• well functioning body, systems and organs
• ability to perform daily tasks
• being free from illness, disease or injury
• healthy body weight
• adequate energy levels
• strong immune system

Question 7

examples of mental health

Answer 7

• having confidence
• coping with stress and anxiety
• positive self-esteem
• logical thinking using reason
• positive thought pattern
• accepting of oneself

Question 8

examples of social health

Answer 8

• having meaningful relationships
• effective communication
• supportive network of friends
• participation in the community
• accepting responsibility for actions

Question 9

examples of emotional health

Answer 9

• being resilient
• expressing feelings openly
• being aware of personal feelings
• feelings of security
• effectively responding to emotions

Question 10

examples of spiritual health

Answer 10

• positive sense of meaning and purpose in life
• sense of belonging or connection
• seeking peace and harmony
• acting according to beliefs and values

Question 11

health as a resource individually

Answer 11

• enables full participation in life and society
• increased LE
• promotes growth and development
• reduces individual medical costs

Question 12

health as a resource nationally

Answer 12

• increased productivity and national income
• reduced burden on the healthcare system
• reduces absences from the workplace

Question 13

health as a resource globally

Answer 13

• decrease in health threats across boarders
• increases economic activity and productivity
• travel and trade –economy improves

Question 14

define health

Answer 14

a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 15

define wellbeing

Answer 15

a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 16

define health and wellbeing

Answer 16

refers to the state of a person’s physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual existence and is characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 17

dynamic nature of health and wellbeing

Answer 17

health and wellbeing is dynamic as it is ever-changing in response to environments and experiences
eg. a family member passing away

Question 18

define subjective

Answer 18

when something is subjective it is considered to be influenced by personal opinions and feelings - the concept of health and wellbeing means different things to different people due to personal perceptions

Question 19

define illness

Answer 19

the state of feeling unwell

Question 20

what does interrelationship mean

Answer 20

no single dimension of health and wellbeing works independently. Each dimension influences the others and maintaining an optimal level of health and wellbeing requires a balance and interaction between the dimensions

Question 21

what are the WHO prerequisites for health

Answer 21

• peace
• shelter
• education
• income
• stable ecosystem
• social justice
• equity
• sustainable resources
• food

Question 22

define optimal health and wellbeing

Answer 22

the best possible state of an individuals health and wellbeing for their age

Question 23

what does stable ecosystem refer to

Answer 23

a balanced relationship between the landscape and species that live in an environment - it provides many resources for health such as food, water and air

Question 24

what does sustainable resources refer to

Answer 24

resources available in the environment that are used to maintain current living requirements but also have them available for future generations

Question 25

what does equity refer to

Answer 25

addressing the causes of inequality and providing strategies to ensure fairness. Providing what individuals or groups require for health and wellbeing

Question 26

what does social justice refer to

Answer 26

ensuring all people within a community receive fair treatment. It relates to fairness of opportunities and privileges within a society

Question 27

what does peace refer to

Answer 27

living with others under the basis of tolerance, respect and mutual understanding - and access to services