1.1 Defining Health and Wellness

Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of your health?

• Physical

• Emotional

• Financial

• Social

What is the definition of Health?

• Combination of physical, mental/emotional and social health.
• Not taking care of your body, mind and relationships.
• Helping others to do their best.
• Balancing all sides of the health triangle.

How can we describe social health?

• Condition of our body
• How we relate to others
• How we think and feel

What is mental/emotional health?

• How we relate to others
• The condition of our body
• How we think and feel

An example of physical health...

• Reading

• Exercising regularly

• Fighting with friends

• Talking to someone

An example of social health...

• Eating nutritious foods
• Exercising regularly 
• Working with others
• Listening to music

An example of mental/emotional health...

• Managing stress
• Getting 8-10 hours of sleep
• Hanging our with friends
• Walking the dog

When someone is practicing healthy behaviors they are considered to be...

• shortening their lifespan

• living an optimal life

• taking too many risks

• giving up

A disease is

• a fungus in your lungs

• the flu

• a poor state of health and wellness

• abnormal mental condition

A disorder

• is an abnormal condition that is passed down from your parents

• usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks

• is ALWAYS treatable

• is an abnormal physical or mental condition with no single, identifiable cause