UNIT 1 AOS 1 - Dot Point 1 Flashcards
Dimensions of health and wellbeing
Components that make up an individuals overall health and wellbeing.
Emotional H & W
Relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in an appropriate way
Mental H & W
The current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and the ability to think and process information
Physical H & W
relates to the state and functioning of the body and it’s systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
Social H & W
relates to state of person’s interactions with others and includes the quality of relationships with family, friends and other in the community and the ability to mange or adapt appropriately to different social situations.
Spiritual H & W
relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings.
WHO definition
The state of a person physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.