KKDP 1: Concepts of health and wellbeing

Question 1

WHO definition of health

Answer 1

Health is state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity

Question 2

WHO definition of health and wellbeing

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Subjective H&W

Answer 3

1. Influenced by personal feelings and opinions; it is the way an individual perceives their own health and wellbeing.
2. Being free from illness and disease is often at the core of how a person feels about their health and wellbeing; including levels of fitness, mobility and body weight.

Question 4

Dynamic H&W

Answer 4

1. H&W is constantly changing
2. Changes can occur quickly in response to a range of internal and external factors; for example; illness, injury and relationship breakdown.
3. Health and wellbeing can also improve in a relatively short period of time due to medical interventions such as medication

Question 5

Eight factors influencing how individuals view overall H&W:

Answer 5

• Age
• Fitness
• Body weight
• Social network
• Income
• Occupation
• Education
• Culture

Question 6

ILLNESS

Answer 6

a subjective concept relating to the state of feeling unwell based on personal
experience of a disease.

For example: feeling unwell, usually due to a specific condition stopping the body from functioning normally.

Question 7

DISEASE

Answer 7

physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage. The actual ailment someone suffers from.

For example: A broken leg

Question 8

Dimensions of health and wellbeing

Answer 8

the different forms, types or categories we use to further understand the concept of health.
Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social

Question 9

Physical H&W

Answer 9

refers to the effective functioning of the body and its systems, including a person’s physical capacity to perform tasks and physical fitness.

Question 10

Physical H&W can be measured by:

Answer 10

1. Well-functioning body systems and organs
2. Healthy body weight
3. Freedom from illness, disease and injury
4. Adequate energy levels
5. Ability to complete physical tasks adequately
6. Appropriate levels of fitness
7. Strong immune system

Question 11

Mental H&W

Answer 11

the current state of well-being relating to the mind or brain and it relates to the ability to think and process information. Mental health is about the wellness of the mind rather than illness.

Question 12

Mental H&W can be measured by:

Answer 12

1. Positive thought patterns
2. Use logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions
3. High levels of confidence
4. process information to solve problems
5. positive self-esteem
6. Low levels of stress and anxiety

Question 13

Social H&W

Answer 13

being able to interact with others and participate in the community in an independent and cooperative way.

Question 14

Social H&W can be measured by:

Answer 14

1. Productive relationships with other people
2. Supportive network of friends
3. Supportive and well-functioning family
4. Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
5. Effective communication with others

Question 15

Emotional H&W

Answer 15

being able to manage and express feelings in a healthy way /positive way and display resilience in everyday life.

Question 16

Emotional H&W can be measured by:

Answer 16

1. Recognise and understand the range of emotions
2. Effectively respond to and manage emotions
3. Have a high level of resistance
4. experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios

Question 17

Spiritual H&W

Answer 17

relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and a reflections on a person’s place in the world

Question 18

Spiritual H&W can be measured by:

Answer 18

1. A sense of belonging and connection to the world
2. Positive meaning and purpose in life
3. Peace and harmony
4. Developed personal values and beliefs
5. Acting according to values and beliefs

Question 19

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING?

Answer 19

Emotional health and wellbeing relates to appropriately experiencing, identifying and managing emotions, whereas mental health and wellbeing relates to the nature of feelings and thoughts that a person is having.