Dimensions of h

• What is Health and Wellbeing?

  Health and Wellbeing is the state of a person's physical, social, mental, emotional and spiritual existence characterised by an equilibrium in which individuals are happy, healthy, capable and engaged.
• What is phyiscal h + w?

  Physical h + w relates to the functioning of the body and its systems and includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks.
• What is social h + w?


  Social h + w is the ability to form meaningful or satisfying relationships and also the ability to manage/adapt appropriately in different social situations
• What is mental h + w?

  Mental h + w is the current state of wellbeing relating to a person's mind or brain and the ability to think and process information.
• What is emotional h + w?

  Emotional h + w relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way. It's also about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience in everday life.
• What is spiritual h + w?

  Spiritual h + w relates to values, ideas, beliefs and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of of human beings. Additionally, spiritual h + w relates to a person having a guiding sense of purpose and meaning within their lives.
• What are the 7 characteristics of physical h + w?

  The 7 characterisitcs of physical h + w are :

  1. Healthy body weight
  2. Adequate levels of energy
  3. Freedom from illness, disease and injury
  4. Ability to complete tasks adequately
  5. Appropriate levels of fitness
  6. Strong immune system
  7. Well-functioning body, systems and organs.
• What are the 5 characteristics of social h + w?

  The 5 characteristics of social h + w are :

  1. Supportive network of friends
  2. Supportive and well-functioning family
  3. Ability to manage/adapt appropriately to different social situations
  4. Effective communication with others
  5. Productive relationships with other people
• What aer the 4 chararacterstics of emotional h + w?

  The 4 characteristics of emotional h + w :

  1. Recognise and understand the range of emotions
  2. Effectively respond to and manage emotions
  3. Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios
  4. Have a high level of resilience
• What are the 6 characteristics of mental h + w?

  6 characteristics of mental h + w are :

  1. Low levels of stress and anxiety
  2. Positive self-esteem
  3. Process information to solve problems
  4. High levels of confidence
  5. Using logic to and reasoning form opinions and make decisions.
  6. Positive thought patterns (being optimismtic)
• What are the 5 characteristics of spiritual h + w?

  The 5 characteristics of spiritual h + w :

  1. A sense of belonging and connection to the world.
  2. Positive meaning and purpose in life
  3. Peace and harmony
  4. Developed personal values and beliefs
  5. Acting according to values and beliefs.