Health and Wellbeing

• Well being is a state of being happy, healthy and comfortable.
• You home can have a large impact of your well being, if you have a nurturing house it will :

  • looks after the essential needs of every family member
  • have parents who look after the well being of their children
• What does a healthy lifestyle consist of?

  A balanced diet, not using drugs or drinking alcohol, getting exercise, sleeping well and taking care of your well being and mental health
• Having a balanced diet is important as it helps you get all the necessary nutrients your body need to function.
• Rest and Sleep is important for children and young people as i is vital for development and helps your brain work properly.
• Relaxation and leisure is important as it : improves health and wellbeing, helps reduce stress and keeps your brain active.
• Exercise is important as it helps maintain good mental and physical health, improves mood and helps with weight control.
• Benefits of Exercise:

  • improves fitness levels
  • helps improve self-esteem
  • reduces ageing
  • helps lower blood pressure
  • helps improve social skills
• What is mental health?

  mental health is about the health and wellbeing of your mind and being able to cope with everyday things.
• Characteristics of good mental health :

  • no mental illnesses
  • being resilient
  • having a good attitude toward life
• Stress can greatly affect someone's mental health and wellbeing. It can cause moodiness, anxiety and depression. Stress can also cause health problems.
• Causes of stress :

  • Exams
  • School
  • Job
  • Bullying
  • Financial problems
• How to relieve Stress :

  • Go outside
  • Get some exercise
  • Take breaks from stressful things
  • Taking to someone
• Personal Hygiene Guidelines :

  • Shower everyday
  • Use deodorant
  • Wash your hands regularly
  • Wash you clothes regularly
• Dental Health :

  If you don't regularly brush your teeth plaque will build up on them. The plaque then causes tooth decay and gum disease.
• Plaque : A thin layer of bacteria that forms on the teeth and causes tooth decay.
• How to care for your teeth:

  • Brush the regularly
  • Use a good toothbrush
  • Use Floss
  • Visit the dentist regularly
• Ways to keep you skin clean :

  • Eat good food
  • Wash your face
  • Drink lots of water
  • Get good sleep
• Skin cancer can be cause by overexposure to UV light. You can prevent it by :

  • wearing a sunhat
  • wearing sun cream
  • avoid being in direct sun for too long