The document discusses the "Health Triangle" model of health, which consists of physical, mental, and social health. Physical health refers to the condition of the body, while mental health involves the mind and emotions. Social health relates to how people interact with others in family, friend, and community relationships. Maintaining well-being in all three areas through nutrition, exercise, stress management, and strong relationships leads to optimal overall health.

1. The Health Triangle
Dr. Yousef Elshrek

2. • What does it mean to have good health?
• Your “total health” refers to three kinds of health — physical
health, mental health, and social health.
• These three things are called the “Health Triangle” model.
• When people think of their health, it is easy to just think of just
their body.
• Someone might think their health is good just because they think
they are in good shape, or may not have any injuries right now.
• But your emotional and social health are just as important as
your body.
• That is why it is good to think of your health as a Health
Triangle.
• A triangle has three sides, and so does your health

3. The Health Triangle
• Health is the measure of our
body’s efficiency and over-all
well-being.
• The health triangle is a measure
of the different aspects of health.
• The health triangle consists of:
Physical, Social, and Mental
Health.

4. Physical Health
• The word “physical” literally means, “of
the body.”
• Your physical health refers to how well
your body is.
• There are things you can do to take care of
your body, that will improve or maintain
good physical health.
• Some examples of these things are:
• Good hygiene (bathing regularly, washing
your hands often, brushing your teeth).

5. • Exercising daily
• Getting enough rest daily
• Eating a diet of healthy foods
• Taking medications if a doctor prescribed them to
you
• Always being safe and following safety rules
• Seeing your doctor, dentist, or other kinds of
medical professionals for regular check-ups, and
to treat any injuries, cavities, or other kinds of
corrections your body may need

6. Physical Health
Exercise
• Exercise is the act of using
your muscles to stay
physically fit.
• Exercise helps to give you
more energy, maintain
weight, increase confidence
& self esteem, and helps to
battle chronic diseases.

7. Physical Health
Nutrition
• Proper balanced meals are
essential in leading a healthy
life.
• Nutritious meals create a
balance between what we
eat and the way our body
uses the food for energy and
growth.

8. Physical Health
Sleep
• It is recommended that the
average person get at least
8 hours of sleep.
• The human body likes
regularity, so try to go to
bed and wake up at the
same time daily.

9. Physical Health
Alcohol & Drugs
• Alcohol and other drugs
interfere with messages to
the brain and alters
perception.
• Use of such substances puts
you at risk for accidental
injuries, car crashes, trouble
with the law, unwanted
pregnancies, and fights.

10. Physical Health
Weight Management
• Maintaining a healthy weight
decreases your risk of certain
diseases such as heart disease
and diabetes.
• Exercise and proper nutrition
helps to maintain healthy
weight levels.

11. Mental Health
• The word “mental” means, “of the mind.”
• A person’s mind is the part of them that thinks, feels,
makes decisions, remembers things, and solves
problems.
• A person’s mind is also their intelligence, and emotions.
• Our minds are what makes us aware of ourselves, and
the world around us.
• Mental health refers to how well a person’s mind is
working, but also how they sense and display feelings,
or emotions.
• Emotional health is part of mental health. How we feel
is just as important as how we think. That is part of
being human.

12. • There are ways you can take care of and improve mental and
emotional health:
1. Studying, researching, and learning (like you are doing right
now!)
2. Reading
3. Listening to music
4. Talking about your feelings at appropriate times; telling others
how you feel about them
5. Going to see a mental health counselor when you need to, just
like you would see a dentist for a cavity
6. Getting the right amount of uninterrupted sleep every night
(which is also good for physical health — both your body and
mind need rest in order to repair and regenerate itself)

13. Mental Health
Learning
• Learning is the
development of skills,
behaviors, and
knowledge.
• Learning increases self-
confidence, awareness,
and self perception.
• It also teaches one
coping skills.

14. Mental Health
Stress Management
•Stress deals with the way
our bodies and minds deal
with life changes.
•It is important to learn
healthy ways to deal with
stress or you could be at
risk for anxiety or
depression.

15. Mental Health
Mental Disorders
• Stress and problems with
school, friends, and family
can cause mental illnesses.
•Mental illnesses include:
depression, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, and
phobias.

16. Social Health
•Social Health deals with
the way react with people
within our environment.
•This includes: public
health, family relationships,
and peer relationships.
The word “social” deals with how we interact as human
beings in a group or,

17. Social Health
Public Health
• Public health includes disease
prevention and promoting
health through good decision
making.
• Keeping yourself safe and
healthy benefits your
community as a whole.

18. Social Health
Family Relationships
•A healthy family relationship is
one that is supportive, loving,
responsible, and balanced.
•Families should work together to
eliminate stress and negativity in
the home.
• Promoting a safe and enjoyable
environment.

19. Social Health
Peer Relationships
•Strong and supportive
friendships increase happiness,
self-esteem, and reduces stress.
•Friends are there to help
celebrate your accomplishments
and there to offer support in
times of need.

20. The Health Triangle Review
• There are 3 major areas of
the health triangle:
physical, mental and social.
•Good decision making and
healthy choices reduce the
risk of disease and increase
health overall.