The concept of health and different ways to achieve wellness. The skills needed to help you become and stay healthy. The relationship between health and wellness. Different ways to keep your physical, mental/emotional, and social health in balance.

– Health – A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being. – Wellness – is a state of well-being, or balanced health. – Physical Health – Social Health – Mental/Emotional Health

Physical Health

Get regular physical activity, eat nutritious foods, avoid harmful substances, and get enough rest The condition of your body Physical health Activities to Maintain Physical Health DescriptionAspect

For each of the following statements write Yes or No after the statement in your notes.

Physical Health 1. I get at least eight hours of sleep each night.

Physical Health 2. I eat a well balanced diet, including a healthful breakfast each day.

Physical Health 3. I keep my body, hair, and teeth clean.

Physical Health 4. I do at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.

Physical Health 5. I avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

Physical Health 6. I see a Doctor and Dentist for regular check- ups.

Mental/Emotional Health

Maintain a positive attitude; take time to study, to think, and to express feelings in healthy ways. Thoughts and feelings Mental/ emotional health Activities to Maintain Mental/Emotional Health DescriptionAspect

For each of the following statements write Yes or No after the statement in your notes.

Mental/Emotional Health 1. I generally feel good about myself and I accept who I am.

Mental/Emotional Health 2. I express my feelings clearly and calmly, even when I am angry, or sad.

Mental/Emotional Health 3. I accept helpful criticism

Mental/Emotional Health 4. I have at least one activity that I enjoy.

Mental/Emotional Health 5. I feel like people like and accept me.

Mental/Emotional Health 6. I like to learn new information and develop new skills.

Social Health

Communicate effectively; spend time with family and friends How you relate to other people Social health Activities to Maintain Social Health DescriptionAspect

For each of the following statements write Yes or No after the statement in your notes.

Social Health 1.I have at least one close friend.

Social Health 2. I respect and care for my family.

Social Health 3. I know how to disagree with others without getting angry.

Social Health 4. I am a good listener.

Social Health 5. I get support from others when I need it.

Social Health 6. I say No if people ask me to do something harmful or wrong.

Add up the number of Yes answers for each of the three health categories (Physical / Mental-Emotional / Social). Choose a symbol to represent each Yes answer

Use your symbols to form your health triangle to represent your Yes scores. (draw your own or use clip art) Label the three sides of your triangle. Physical SocialMental/Emotional

1.Does your health triangle have equal sides? 2.Is there one area you are strong in? 3.Is there an area you need to work on?

Write a journal entry on what you can do to improve your health and balance your health triangle.

Health is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

For good health, all three parts of health, physical, mental/emotional, and social, must be balanced.

Wellness: is a state of well-being, or balanced health. It can be achieved through good health habits.

To maintain wellness: – Take care of health problems as they come up. – Try to protect and improve your health.

The Wellness Continuum Health falls somewhere on a line (continuum) from a high level of health to a low level of health. Your CHOICES determine whether YOU have a High or Low level of health.

The Wellness Continuum High Level Wellness (Peak Health) – Practice good health habits and behaviors (stays informed) Pre-Mature Death (Poor Health) – Practice unhealthy habits and behaviors (lacks up to date information)

1.Spending time with ones family is a part of – Physical health – Mental health – Social health

2. Good health habits help you maintain a high level of _______.

3.What are the three parts of the health triangle?

4.What is the relationship between health and wellness?

Health is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being. Wellness is a state of well-being or balanced health. A person can achieve and maintain wellness by having a balanced health triangle.

Health is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being. Wellness is a state of well-being, or balanced health. A habit is a pattern of behavior that you follow almost without thinking.