5 DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH

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SOCIAL

PHYSICAL

SPIRITUAL

EMOTIONAL

MENTAL

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CHARACTERISTICS

freedom from illness, disease and injury

adequate energy levels

Healthy body weight

adequate levels of fitness

ability to complete physical tasks

strong immune system

well-functioning body, systems and organs

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CHARACTERISTICS

supportive and well-functioning family

supportive network of friends

effective communication with others

ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

productive relationships with other people

CHARACTERISTICS

have a high level of resilience

effectively respond to and manage emotions

recognise and understand the range of emotions

experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios

CHARACTERISTICS

positive self esteem

process information to solve problems

low levels of stress and anxiety

positive thought patterns

high levels of confidence

use logic and reasoning to form opinions, make decisions and solve problems

CHARACTERISTICS

positive meaning and purpose in life

a sense of belonging and connection to that world

acting according to values and beliefs

developed personal values and beliefs

Peace and harmony

EXAMPLES

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DEFINTION: Mental health relates to the state of a persons mind and the ability to think and process information. A healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic

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DEFINTION: Spiritual health relates to the ideas, beliefs, values and ethic that arise in the mind and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of a guiding sense of meaning or value and reflection on a persons place in the world. It can also relate to organised religion, a sense of purpose and belonging.

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DEFINITION: Physical health and wellbeing relates to the functioning of the body and its systems and in which a person is able to preform their daily tasks without physical restriction

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DEFINTION: Social health relates to the ability to form meaningful relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations.

DEFINTION: Emotional health is the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience