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Aspects of Health
Aspects of Health
The World Health Organisation (The WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".
The World Health Organisation (The WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".
These three aspects of health should be in balance for people to function at their best, a problem in any of the three will cause ill health. This is represented by the 'Health Triangle' below :
These three aspects of health should be in balance for people to function at their best, a problem in any of the three will cause ill health. This is represented by the 'Health Triangle' below :
Physical Health
Physical Health
Physical health is the general condition of your body. It covers various things including; the absence of disease or injury, fitness level, nutrition and diet, sleep, and substance use.
Physical health is the general condition of your body. It covers various things including; the absence of disease or injury, fitness level, nutrition and diet, sleep, and substance use.
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and behave, impacting our ability to cope with stress, build relationships, and make sound decisions.
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and behave, impacting our ability to cope with stress, build relationships, and make sound decisions.
Social Health
Social Health
Social health encompasses our ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships with others. It involves how well we interact and connect within our communities, whether through family connections, friendships, romantic partnerships, or broader social networks.
Social health encompasses our ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships with others. It involves how well we interact and connect within our communities, whether through family connections, friendships, romantic partnerships, or broader social networks.
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