What Does Health Mean to Individuals?
Focus Question 1 What does health mean to individuals?
* Meanings of health
* Each individual will have a different meaning for health.
- Definitions of health
* (WHO) ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social Well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ * To reach a state of complete physical, mention and social wellbeing an individual or group must be able to identity and realise aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefor seen as a resource for everyday life m bit the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities
* Dimensions of health * Physical – refers to the functioning of the body and things that refer to this such as physical activity, good nutrition, fitness and absense of disease Example: a person’s ability to run a certain distance. * Social- ones ability to interact with other individuals, building better relationships, a positive self-image, improving interpersonal social skills and accepting diversity. Example: a persons ability to approach and talk to other people * Emotional - emotional/mental refers to a person’s capacity to cope, adjust and adapt to changes and challenges. The knowledge and acceptance of ones feelings and emotions and being able to manage stress, resilience, sense of self. Example a person’s resilience is an example of emotional health * Cognitive - cognitive/intellectual, refers to being able to access, process and use knowledge to make decisions, reasoning, weighing up the consequences of actions, life planning and career development. Example: Making the decision to smoke is part of your cognitive health - Spiritual– spiritual health involves finding purpose and meaning in life. Example: Finding inner peace, optimism for the future.
* Meanings of health
* Each individual will have a different meaning for health.
- Definitions of health
* (WHO) ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social Well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ * To reach a state of complete physical, mention and social wellbeing an individual or group must be able to identity and realise aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. Health is, therefor seen as a resource for everyday life m bit the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities
* Dimensions of health * Physical – refers to the functioning of the body and things that refer to this such as physical activity, good nutrition, fitness and absense of disease Example: a person’s ability to run a certain distance. * Social- ones ability to interact with other individuals, building better relationships, a positive self-image, improving interpersonal social skills and accepting diversity. Example: a persons ability to approach and talk to other people * Emotional - emotional/mental refers to a person’s capacity to cope, adjust and adapt to changes and challenges. The knowledge and acceptance of ones feelings and emotions and being able to manage stress, resilience, sense of self. Example a person’s resilience is an example of emotional health * Cognitive - cognitive/intellectual, refers to being able to access, process and use knowledge to make decisions, reasoning, weighing up the consequences of actions, life planning and career development. Example: Making the decision to smoke is part of your cognitive health - Spiritual– spiritual health involves finding purpose and meaning in life. Example: Finding inner peace, optimism for the future.