health and social

what is health and wellbeing?

Health and wellbeing is a combination of physical, intelectual, emotional and social wellbeing, not just the absence of disease or illness.

Physical health.

physical health comes from:

-healthy body systems

-regular exersise

-healthy diet

-regular sleep patterns

-access to shelter and warmth

-good personal hygiene

Intelectual wellbeing

Intelectual wellbeing comes from keeping the brain healthy and active through opportunities to:

-concentration

-learn new skills and knowledge

-communication

-solve problems

emotional wellbeing

emotional wellbeing comes from:

-feeling safe and secure

-being able to express all emotions

-knowing how to deal with negative emotions

-being respected by others

-having positive self-concept

social wellbeing

social wellbeing comes from a persons relationship with others:

-friendships and other positive social relationships

-strong family relationships

-relationships as part of a social group