topic 1 - dimensions of health

Question 1

define physical health with characteristics

Answer 1

functioning of the body and its systems, physical capacity to perform daily tasks

supported by factors such as regular physical activity, consuming a balanced diet, having rest/sleep, maintaining ideal body weight, absence of illness.

Question 2

define mental health with characteristics

Answer 2

the state of a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information, optimal mental health and wellbeing enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic

self-esteem, confidence, thought patterns, and stress

Question 3

define emotional health with characteristics

Answer 3

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

recognise, express, experience, and respond to a range of different emotions

Question 4

define social health with characteristics

Answer 4

the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. includes the level of support provided by family and within a community to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of the society

supported by strong communication skills, empathy for others and a sense of personal accountability

Question 5

define spiritual health with characteristics

Answer 5

ideas, beliefs, values, and ethics that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings. includes the concepts of hope, peace, guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on your place in the world.

can be highly individualised, eg. in some spiritual traditions health may relate to organised religion, a higher power and prayer, in other practices it can relate to morals, values, a sense of purpose in life, connection or belonging