Health and Well Being Definitions

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  • Created by: loren
  • Created on: 09-05-13 12:08
Define Health
Means different things to different people. Positive concept that suggests well being as opposed to illness or disease.
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Define Disease
State of being which is the opposite of health. diagnostic label given to a set of signs and symptoms. Long term
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Define Ill-Health
Individual is unable to function normally and without pain or other symptoms and can be regarded as the opposite of health. Can be mental or physical
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Define Mental Health
Positive concept suggesting the absence of mental illness. Individuals sense of purpose and self worth. Successful performance of mental function, resulting in positive activities.
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Define Mental Illness
May be long or short term. Mental illness is the term used to describe behaviour which is generally regarded as abnormal and inexplicable within the expected patterns of behaviour associated with particular roles in society.
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State of being which is the opposite of health. diagnostic label given to a set of signs and symptoms. Long term

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