WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HEALTHY Lesson

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HEALTHY? Lesson 1 August 24 th, 2010

What does it mean to be healthy? Allot depends on the culture

Describing Health How are you feeling today? Health was once thought to be the absence of disease

There are 5 major components of health 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Physical health Social health Mental health Emotional health Spiritual health

Physical Health Aspects of health related directly to the body. Weight, strength, how your body functions Absence of disease is a part of physical health Improving physical fitness improves physical health

Social Health Involves aspects interacting with people in your environment Good relationships (social networks) with others are essential for your social health. (friends, family) They help you determine your physical and emotional health. In times of crisis they support you Social networks give you a sense of belonging

Mental health The state of mind that enables you to cope with the emotional demands of everyday life Sense of self worth Ability to cope with difficult situations Stress is seen as a part of life

Emotional Health The ability to express feelings in appropriate ways Ability to overcome difficulties Enjoy life See difficulties as challenges

Spiritual Health Your relationship with others and the role of spiritual direction in your life. Can be a number of things Religion Harmony in life Peace with self and others.

Health and Wellness Health The state of wellbeing that comes from realizing your potential in each of the 5 aspects of health. Wellness Optimal health A state of wellness can be viewed by looking at your overall health as a range of possibilities.

Health-Illness Continuum Your overall health can be plotted on a healthillness continuum.

Health-Illness Continuum

Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How might a physical health problem such as a disease, affect the other components of your health? Why is self esteem so important to overall health? How can being physically fit improve self esteem List the people you use for social support, List two things you could do to improve you position on the health-illness continuum.