HHD Flashcards
Health definition
a complete state of physical, social and mental wellbeing, and not nearly the absence of disease or infirmity.
Wellbeing definition
A complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by an equilibrium in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
what are the 5 dimensions of health and wellbeing
physical social mental emotional spiritual
physical health and wellbeing definition
refers to the functioning of the body and its systems. it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks. physical health is supported by factors such as regular physical activity,consuming a balanced diet, having appropriate rest?sleep, painting an Ideal body weight and the absence of illness, disease or injury
social health and wellbeing definition
relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to mange or adapt appropriately to different social rituals. it also includes the level of support provided by family within a community to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of society. social health supported by strong communication skills, empathy for others and a shaencbe of personal responsibility
mental health and wellbeing definition
refers to the current stat of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain, and it related to the ability to think and process information in order to positively form opinions and make decisions. felling of belonging is important for good mental health and wellbeing, as is maintaining a high level of self esteem
emotional health and wellbeing definition
it relates to being able to manage and express feelings in a healthy way and being able to display resilience in everyday life. overall, the emotional dimension of health and wellbeing emphasises an awareness and acceptance of ones feelings and the related behaviours involved in expressing those feelings.
spiritual health and wellbeing definition
not material in nature but relates to ideas, believed, values and ethics that arise I the minds and conscience of human being. spiritual health includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value and reflection on your place in the world. some examples include organised religion and prayer.
physical health and wellbeing factors
fitness level coordination strength organ function immune system free from issues
social health and wellbeing factors
maintain friendships
accept responsibilities for actions
communicate with a range of different people
contribute to the community
behave appropriately according to those situations
mental health and wellbeing factors
coping with stress understanding feelings learn from experience self esteem accept yourself for who you are
emotional health and wellbeing factors
express feelings
in control of thoughts and feelings
process feelings
spiritual health and wellbeing factors
purpose in life understand what you believe and why caring and chatting for the welfare of the environment and others forgiveness have a sense of wright and wrong reflect on the meanings of life
what are the 7 sociocultural determinants of health and wellbeing
family peer group housing education employment income access to health information
youth health issues
weight issues mental health issues injury smoking suicide alcohol use illicit drug use sexual and reproductive health bullying food allergies health inequalities
