What is Health for you? involves the whole being of a person and the state of the environment where one's lives.
HEALTH DIMENSIONS PHYSICAL HEALTH DIMENTIONS Refers to the state of the body that includes its composition, function, maintenance and development. Its consist of the ff: 1. Physical activity and fitness 2. Nutrition 3. Environment 4. Medical care and follow-up 5. Stress reduction
MENTAL HEALTH DIMENSIONS Refers to thecognitive ability of a person to improve the quality of his or her life includes the ability to analyze, reason, create, and make rational desicions.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH DIMENSIONS refers to the ability of a person to accept his or her feelings and that of others. It consists the ff: Recognition and acceptance of one's strengths and weaknesses Management of stress and seeking help, if needed Buding strong support group by establishing close ties with the family, peer, and community
SOCIAL HEALTH DIMENSIN Refers to one's abIlity to relate with, build and maintain harmonous relationship with his or her family and community. Being socially accepted boosts one's self-image and well- being.
MORAL-SPIRITUAL HEALTH DIMENSION Refers to one's faith, beliefs, and values. Being morally and spiritually healthy seeks for the meaning and purpose of life. It is about looking within oneself and deeply understanding one's existence and faith.
EQ: 1. Why is it important to be healthy and well? 2. How are the different health dimensions related to one another? 3. How can you maintain a balanced health triangle? 4. Are you healthy or unhealthy?