SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 10
Concept of
Health
By: Angel Alera
What is
Health
According to the World Health
Organization, is "a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being
and not merely the absence of disease
and infirmity".
Health was earlier said to be the
ability of the body functioning well
Importance
A healthy lifestyle allows you to live a full life
with meaning and purpose. "Health is a positive
concept that emphasizes both social and personal
resources as well as physical abilities.“
An understanding of health is the basis of all
health care
Health has evolved over the centuries from the
concept of individual concern to a worldwide
social goal.
The various changing concepts of health as
follows:
1.Biomedical Concept
2.Ecological Concept
3.Psychosocial Concept
4.Holistic Concept
Biomedical Concept
A traditional definition of health was the absence of disease. If a
person is disease-free, that person is deemed healthy.
Health has been viewed as an “absence of. disease”
It identifies a discrete unit of knowledge in any of the
biomedical information sciences.
Ecological Concept
The general knowledge (or facts) of ecosystems and ecosystem
management are known as ecological notions.
Ecological principles are basic assumptions (or beliefs) about
ecosystems and how they function that are informed by the ecological
concepts.
The ecologists put forward the concept of ecological concept
Ecologists viewed health as a dynamic equilibrium between man and
his environment, and the disease as a maladjustment of the human
organism to environment
Psychosocial theories focus on the nature of self-
understanding, social relationships, and the mental
processes that support connections between the person
and his/her social world.
Advances in social sciences showed that health is not only
a biomedical phenomenon, but one which is influenced by
social psychological cultural, economic, and political
factors of the people concerned.
These factor must be taken into consideration in defining
and measuring health
Thus health is both a biological and social phenomenon
Psychosocial
Concept
A holistic approach means to provide support that looks at the whole person,
not just their mental health needs.
The support should also consider their physical, emotional, social and
spiritual wellbeing.
Holistic Concept recognizes the strength of social, economic, political and
environmental influences on health.
It has been variously described as multidimensional process involving the
wellbeing of the person as a whole
The emphasis is on the promotion and protection of health
Holistic Concept
Thank You
for your time

More Related Content

What's hot

Psychology unit 1st
Psychology unit 1stPsychology unit 1st
Psychology unit 1stPGIMER
 
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261Andrew Hammond
 
Unit 2 biology of behaviour
Unit 2 biology of behaviourUnit 2 biology of behaviour
Unit 2 biology of behaviourTejal Virola
 
Introduction to Psychology .pptx
Introduction to Psychology .pptxIntroduction to Psychology .pptx
Introduction to Psychology .pptxAjithGowdaV
 
Health illness continuum
Health illness continuumHealth illness continuum
Health illness continuumArifa T N
 
Concepts of health
Concepts of healthConcepts of health
Concepts of healthRizwan S A
 
Psychology and Spirituality I
Psychology and Spirituality IPsychology and Spirituality I
Psychology and Spirituality Iruffing
 
Factors Influencing Health .pptx
Factors Influencing  Health .pptxFactors Influencing  Health .pptx
Factors Influencing Health .pptxGaganSaini82
 
Developmental Psychology
Developmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology
Developmental Psychologyfiedlert
 
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)Rozanne Clarke
 
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESS
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESSINTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESS
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESSMAHESWARI JAIKUMAR
 
Sociology Of Health And Illness
Sociology Of Health And IllnessSociology Of Health And Illness
Sociology Of Health And IllnessMike Harris
 
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illnessM.Vijaya Rani
 
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanism
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanismStructural theory of mind and ego defense mechanism
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanismUdayan Majumder
 
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologist
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologistBody mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologist
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologistLAKSHMANAN S
 

What's hot (20)

Concept of health
Concept of healthConcept of health
Concept of health
 
Psychology unit 1st
Psychology unit 1stPsychology unit 1st
Psychology unit 1st
 
nature of psychology
nature of psychologynature of psychology
nature of psychology
 
Concept of mental health
Concept of mental healthConcept of mental health
Concept of mental health
 
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261
WAYS OF UNDERSTANDING HEALTH 261
 
Mental Hygiene and Mental Health.pptx
Mental Hygiene and Mental Health.pptxMental Hygiene and Mental Health.pptx
Mental Hygiene and Mental Health.pptx
 
Unit 2 biology of behaviour
Unit 2 biology of behaviourUnit 2 biology of behaviour
Unit 2 biology of behaviour
 
Introduction to Psychology .pptx
Introduction to Psychology .pptxIntroduction to Psychology .pptx
Introduction to Psychology .pptx
 
Health illness continuum
Health illness continuumHealth illness continuum
Health illness continuum
 
Concepts of health
Concepts of healthConcepts of health
Concepts of health
 
Psychology and Spirituality I
Psychology and Spirituality IPsychology and Spirituality I
Psychology and Spirituality I
 
Factors Influencing Health .pptx
Factors Influencing  Health .pptxFactors Influencing  Health .pptx
Factors Influencing Health .pptx
 
Developmental Psychology
Developmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology
 
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)
 
Behavior sciences paper
Behavior sciences paperBehavior sciences paper
Behavior sciences paper
 
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESS
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESSINTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESS
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH & ILLNESS
 
Sociology Of Health And Illness
Sociology Of Health And IllnessSociology Of Health And Illness
Sociology Of Health And Illness
 
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness
4. illness behavior and perceptions of illness
 
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanism
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanismStructural theory of mind and ego defense mechanism
Structural theory of mind and ego defense mechanism
 
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologist
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologistBody mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologist
Body mind relationship by s.lakshmanan psychologist
 

Similar to Concept of Health

General concept of health.pdf
General concept of health.pdfGeneral concept of health.pdf
General concept of health.pdfHospital
 
Health and illness
Health and illnessHealth and illness
Health and illnessArifa T N
 
Health and illness introduction
Health and illness introductionHealth and illness introduction
Health and illness introductionArifa T N
 
concepts of health & health economics.pptx
concepts of health & health economics.pptxconcepts of health & health economics.pptx
concepts of health & health economics.pptxversha26
 
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptx
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptxCHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptx
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptxYash Agrawal
 
Definition & concept of health
Definition & concept of healthDefinition & concept of health
Definition & concept of healthSiva Nanda Reddy
 
Health and Changing concept of Health Lecture
Health and  Changing concept of Health LectureHealth and  Changing concept of Health Lecture
Health and Changing concept of Health LectureDr.Farhana Yasmin
 
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptxRehabNaeem1
 
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7vedanshu malviya
 
holistic health ppt.pptx
holistic health ppt.pptxholistic health ppt.pptx
holistic health ppt.pptxseeyarayamajhi
 
concept of health.ppt
concept of health.pptconcept of health.ppt
concept of health.pptssuser50ebc6
 
concept of health and disease.pdf
concept of health and disease.pdfconcept of health and disease.pdf
concept of health and disease.pdfKailash Nagar
 

Similar to Concept of Health (20)

Concepts of disease and illness
Concepts of disease and illnessConcepts of disease and illness
Concepts of disease and illness
 
General concept of health.pdf
General concept of health.pdfGeneral concept of health.pdf
General concept of health.pdf
 
Health and concepts of health in english
Health and concepts of  health in  englishHealth and concepts of  health in  english
Health and concepts of health in english
 
Health and illness
Health and illnessHealth and illness
Health and illness
 
Health and illness introduction
Health and illness introductionHealth and illness introduction
Health and illness introduction
 
CHN Unit-I.docx
CHN Unit-I.docxCHN Unit-I.docx
CHN Unit-I.docx
 
concepts of health & health economics.pptx
concepts of health & health economics.pptxconcepts of health & health economics.pptx
concepts of health & health economics.pptx
 
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptx
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptxCHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptx
CHANGING CONCEPT OF HEALTH.pptx
 
HEALTH.pptx
HEALTH.pptxHEALTH.pptx
HEALTH.pptx
 
Concept and Dimensions of Health
Concept and Dimensions of HealthConcept and Dimensions of Health
Concept and Dimensions of Health
 
Definition & concept of health
Definition & concept of healthDefinition & concept of health
Definition & concept of health
 
Concept of health
Concept of healthConcept of health
Concept of health
 
Health and Changing concept of Health Lecture
Health and  Changing concept of Health LectureHealth and  Changing concept of Health Lecture
Health and Changing concept of Health Lecture
 
Concept of health and disease
Concept of health and diseaseConcept of health and disease
Concept of health and disease
 
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx
2. Definition, Concept of Health_Illness.pptx
 
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7
Concept of Health and Diseases- B.Pharm Semester 7
 
CHN-Unit 1.pptx
CHN-Unit 1.pptxCHN-Unit 1.pptx
CHN-Unit 1.pptx
 
holistic health ppt.pptx
holistic health ppt.pptxholistic health ppt.pptx
holistic health ppt.pptx
 
concept of health.ppt
concept of health.pptconcept of health.ppt
concept of health.ppt
 
concept of health and disease.pdf
concept of health and disease.pdfconcept of health and disease.pdf
concept of health and disease.pdf
 

Recently uploaded

Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...
Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...
Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...Dr. Afreen Nasir
 
Clinical pharmacy book by parthasarathi.pdf
Clinical pharmacy book by  parthasarathi.pdfClinical pharmacy book by  parthasarathi.pdf
Clinical pharmacy book by parthasarathi.pdfDr. Afreen Nasir
 
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptx
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptxCatheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptx
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptxAnushriSrivastav
 
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........TheDocs
 
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...SkyTagBioteq
 
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, India
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, IndiaDr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, India
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, IndiaGaurav Gangwani
 
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultations
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical ConsultationsDigital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultations
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultationssmartcare
 
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptx
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptxSession-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptx
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptxMedidas Medical Center INC
 
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdfRobert Cole
 
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdf
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdfTortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdf
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdfDr. Afreen Nasir
 
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdf
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdfSugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdf
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdfDharma Homoeopathy
 
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirt
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirtMike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirt
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirtrahman018755
 
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...ananyagirishbabu1
 
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac Atee
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac AteeThe Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac Atee
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac AteePascalGuyot6
 
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptx
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptxAntiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptx
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptxdrdeepikaj
 
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)Chris Shade
 
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatments
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder TreatmentsBreaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatments
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder TreatmentsOppositional Defiant Disorder
 
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck Presentation
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck PresentationMental Health Startup Pitch Deck Presentation
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck PresentationStartupSprouts.in
 
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRx
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRxNavigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRx
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRxPrudentRx Program
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...
Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...
Case Presentation: Severe microcytic hypochromic iron deficiency anemia with ...
 
LTM Session-8-Practices-that-assist-BF..ppt
LTM Session-8-Practices-that-assist-BF..pptLTM Session-8-Practices-that-assist-BF..ppt
LTM Session-8-Practices-that-assist-BF..ppt
 
Clinical pharmacy book by parthasarathi.pdf
Clinical pharmacy book by  parthasarathi.pdfClinical pharmacy book by  parthasarathi.pdf
Clinical pharmacy book by parthasarathi.pdf
 
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptx
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptxCatheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptx
Catheterization Procedure by Anushri Srivastav.pptx
 
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........
The Docs PPG - 30.01.2024.pptx..........
 
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...
Boost Your Brain: Discover Natural Herbal Memory Supplements for Enhanced Cog...
 
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, India
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, IndiaDr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, India
Dr. Gaurav Gangwani: Leading Interventional Radiologist in Mumbai, India
 
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultations
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical ConsultationsDigital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultations
Digital Healthcare: The Future of Medical Consultations
 
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptx
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptxSession-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptx
Session-17-KANGAROO-MOTHER-CARE_final-blue.pptx
 
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf
2024 03 Monumental Mistakes in EMS BAD EMS v0.2.pdf
 
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdf
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdfTortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdf
Tortora PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - Tortora - 14th Ed.pdf
 
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdf
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdfSugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdf
Sugar Medicine_ Natural Homeopathy Remedies for Blood Sugar Management.pdf
 
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirt
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirtMike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirt
Mike Lowe’s cancer fight lowe strong shirt
 
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...
Cell structure slideshare.pptx Unlocking the Secrets of Cells: Structure, Fun...
 
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac Atee
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac AteeThe Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac Atee
The Pfizer testimony by Melissa Mac Atee
 
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptx
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptxAntiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptx
Antiepileptic-Drugs-and-Congenital-Anomalies copy.pptx
 
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)
Chris Shade BS MEd MS LPC-Associate "Presume" (What Do I Do?)
 
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatments
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder TreatmentsBreaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatments
Breaking Down Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatments
 
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck Presentation
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck PresentationMental Health Startup Pitch Deck Presentation
Mental Health Startup Pitch Deck Presentation
 
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRx
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRxNavigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRx
Navigating Telehealth Innovations with PrudentRx
 

Concept of Health

  • 2. What is Health According to the World Health Organization, is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity". Health was earlier said to be the ability of the body functioning well
  • 3. Importance A healthy lifestyle allows you to live a full life with meaning and purpose. "Health is a positive concept that emphasizes both social and personal resources as well as physical abilities.“ An understanding of health is the basis of all health care
  • 4. Health has evolved over the centuries from the concept of individual concern to a worldwide social goal. The various changing concepts of health as follows: 1.Biomedical Concept 2.Ecological Concept 3.Psychosocial Concept 4.Holistic Concept
  • 5. Biomedical Concept A traditional definition of health was the absence of disease. If a person is disease-free, that person is deemed healthy. Health has been viewed as an “absence of. disease” It identifies a discrete unit of knowledge in any of the biomedical information sciences.
  • 6. Ecological Concept The general knowledge (or facts) of ecosystems and ecosystem management are known as ecological notions. Ecological principles are basic assumptions (or beliefs) about ecosystems and how they function that are informed by the ecological concepts. The ecologists put forward the concept of ecological concept Ecologists viewed health as a dynamic equilibrium between man and his environment, and the disease as a maladjustment of the human organism to environment
  • 7. Psychosocial theories focus on the nature of self- understanding, social relationships, and the mental processes that support connections between the person and his/her social world. Advances in social sciences showed that health is not only a biomedical phenomenon, but one which is influenced by social psychological cultural, economic, and political factors of the people concerned. These factor must be taken into consideration in defining and measuring health Thus health is both a biological and social phenomenon Psychosocial Concept
  • 8. A holistic approach means to provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs. The support should also consider their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Holistic Concept recognizes the strength of social, economic, political and environmental influences on health. It has been variously described as multidimensional process involving the wellbeing of the person as a whole The emphasis is on the promotion and protection of health Holistic Concept
  • 9.