HHD Unit 1 AOS 1

Identify which of the below is a characteristic of Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Effective communication

• Recognising a range of emotions

• High level of confidence

• Having a meaning and purpose in life

The correct answer refers to the definition outlined in the National Aboriginal Health Strategy

• ‘health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’.

• Aboriginal wellbeing means not just the physical wellbeing of an individual but refers to the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole Community. It is a whole-of-life view and includes the cyclical concept of life–death–life

• ‘a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities’.

True or False: Health is Subjective and Dynamic?

• False

• True

What does the word 'Subjective' mean when referring to health?

• an indication of how people feel and what they think about their own lives and personal circumstances

• the quality or state of being weak or ill; often associated with old age.

• a state characterised by constant change, activity and progress

• reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgement of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self.

In which stage of the human lifespan does mental health become a major priority?

• Late Adulthood (65+)

• Middle Adulthood (40 - 60)

• Early Adulthood (25 - 39)

• Youth

Which gender is more likely to perceive themselves as being at risk of illness or injury and other health problems, and they are less accurate in reporting their levels of being overweight.

• Males

• Females

Which culture has a practice relating to the human being in all its dimensions, and treatment aims to achieve balance in all these areas. Ayurvedic practice involves balancing the three doshas (dynamic energies) that exist within each person’s body and mind. These doshas are known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. When one dosha becomes too predominant, Ayurvedic practitioners prescribe specific nutritional and lifestyle changes to restore balance.

• Chinese

• Vietnamese

• Asian

• Indian

Morbidity refers to

• ill-health

• death

• length of life

• obesity

What is the prevalence of asthma in males 15- 19 years

• 102 780

• 44 403

• 90 128

• 100 245

What percentage of Years of life were lost due to disability (YLD) due to the condition of respiratory diseases?

• 12%

• 43%

• 4%

• 19%