Mental Health and Wellness Unit Exam

Health

combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being

Wellness

achievement of a high level of overall health

Physical Health

condition of your body

Mental/Emotional Health

thoughts and feelings

Social Health

the way you relate to others

Heredity

all the traits that were biologically passed on to you from your parents

Environment

sum of your surroundings (physical + social)

Culture

collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group (language, religion, + foods)

Attitude

in order to practice good health you have to believe there is benefit to you

Behavior

choices

Media

methods of communicating information

Technology

equipment or device

Resiliency

the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis

Self-concept

how one views themselves based on traits, skills, and behaviors - what one knows about themselves (based on “information”)

Self-esteem

attitude one has about themselves - what one feels about themselves (based on “feelings”)

Self-efficacy

task specific - having the belief that you have the ability to carry out a particular task