The document defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being according to the WHO. It breaks down wellness into six major categories: physical, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and mental health. Each category is then defined in one to two sentences. Physical health refers to how the body functions through diet, exercise, and avoiding harmful substances. Social health is the quality of relationships while emotional health is expressing emotions in a positive way. Spiritual health maintains harmonious relationships and purpose. Environmental health keeps air, water, food, and land clean and safe.

1. DEFINING
HEALTH
PRELIMINARY CORE ONE: BETTER HEALTH
FOR INDIVIDUALS

2. DIMENSIONS OF
HEALTH
WHO define health as “a state of
complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or
infirmity.” Health and Wellness
Health is the state of well-being
in which all of the components
of health are in balance.
Wellness is broken down into
six major categories. To be truly
healthy; You must take care of
all six components

3. Physical
Social
Emotional
Spiritual
Environmental
Mental

4. MENTAL
Mental health is the ability to recognize
reality and cope with the demands of daily
life Self-Esteem.

5. PHYSICAL
Physical health refers to the way that your
body functions. This includes eating
right, getting regular exercise, and being at
your recommended body weight. Physical
health is also avoiding drugs and alcohol and
being free of disease and sickness

6. SOCIAL
Social health is the quality of your relationships with
friends, family, teachers, and others you are in contact
with.

7. EMOTIONAL
Emotional health is expressing your emotions in a
positive, nondestructive way.

8. SPIRITUAL
Spiritual health is maintaining harmonious relationships
with other living things and having spiritual direction and
purpose. This includes living according to one’s
ethics, morals, and values.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental health is keeping your air and water clean,
your food safe, and the land around you enjoyable and safe

10. • Use the reflective
questions below to
gauge your
understanding.
• Post responses or
further questions in the
discussion forum.
REFLECTION