DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH

DEFINITION OF WELLNESS:State of well-being in

which all of the components of

health: physical, mental/emotional, social, intellectual,

spiritual are in balance.

WellnessMental

Intellectual

Physical

Social

Spiritual

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH• Free from mental illness

• Feels good about themselves

• Able to meet the demands of life

• Able to deal with feelings in a positive, constructive manner

• A person with mental/emotional health is generally happy, as opposed to depressed

INTELLECTUAL HEALTH• Ability to learn and use information to enhance one’s

quality of life

• A person with intellectual health is an informed person, as opposed to ignorant

PHYSICAL HEALTH• Free from physical illnesses that affect the body systems.

• Good physical fitness and a body that can function effectively to meet the demands of daily living

• A person with physical health is generally described as fit as opposed to unfit.

SOCIAL HEALTH• A person’s ability to successfully interact with others and

build meaningful relationships

• A person with social health is generally described as involved as opposed to lonely

SPIRITUAL HEALTH• Ability to develop a values system and act on that system

of beliefs.

• Ability to seek meaning and purpose in everyday living

• A person with spiritual health is generally described as fulfilled as opposed to unfulfilled.

ASSIGNMENT: PERSONAL WELLNESS MODEL

• Create a model that represents your level of wellness in each of the 5 Dimensions of Health.

• Your model can be any shape or design you choose.

• Include words/pictures to represent at least 3 things that you do (or would like to do) to keep yourself healthy in each dimension.

• Design your model to show how balanced the 5 Dimensions of Health are in your life right now.

• Assignment is worth 20 points:

• 5 areas represented, 3 examples in each= 15 points• 5 points for creative design, spelling, neatness, visual

appeal

FOR EXAMPLE:

My Wellness Model

MentalPhysicalSpiritualIntellectualSocial

Mental Health: I talk to my friends/familyI take time for relaxationI stay organized and plan Physical Health:I exercise regularlyI eat a healthy dietI get regular checkups from a doctorSpiritual Health:I attend churchI read inspirational booksI set goals that are meaningful to meIntellectual Health:I continually research topics that interest meI learn new skills every yearI practice skills that are challenging for meSocial Health:I spend time with friends/familyI connect with friends that live far away on a regular basisI belong to several communities of people with similar interests as me.