Health and Wellbeing SAC 1A; 1

Health and wellbeing

the state of a persons physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual existence, characterized by an equilibrium in which an individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged.

physical health and wellbeing

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform tasks

Characteristics of optimal physical health and wellbeing

healthy body weight, absence of illness disease and injury, appropriate levels of fitness, optimal energy levels

Mental health and wellbeing

the current state of wellbeing relating to a person's mind or brain and the ability to think and process information.

characteristics of optimal Mental health and wellbeing.

optimal self esteem, high levels of confidence and low levels of stress and anxiety, ability to use logic and reasoning.

emotional health and wellbeing

relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way. it is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience.

characteristics of optimal emotional health and wellbeing

effectively express and experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios, high levels of resilience, understand different emotional actions and reactions

Social health and wellbeing

Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

characteristics of social health and wellbeing:

supportive network of friends and family, ability to manage and adapt to different social situations, effective communication with other.

Spiritual health and wellbeing

relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings.

characteristics of optimal spiritual health and wellbeing

sense of belonging and connection in the world, positive meaning, place and peace in life, developing and acting according to personal values and beliefs

Subjective

Different for different people, personal tastes/feelings/preferences

Dynamic

constantly changes, never the same

Illness:

A subjective concept related to personal experience of disease

Disease

A physical or mental disturbance involving symptoms, dysfunction or tissue damage.

Optimal health and wellbeing

The best possible state that a dimension of wellbeing can be at. not all five dimensions need to be at their highest level to be considered this.

Resource

something that can be drawn upon as required.

Health and wellbeing as a resource individually

work productively, spend time with friends, exercise, effectively run a household, earn an income

Health and wellbeing as a resource nationally

longer and healthier lives, less reliance on social security, increased social participation, higher incomes.

Health and wellbeing as a resource Globally

Reduced risk of communicable disease transmissions, promoted sustainability, social development and economic development