Physical health – it’s the state of wellbeing when all internal external organs are supposed to function properly.
Mental health- a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life
Social wellbeing – building maintaining healthy relationships and interaction with others
Indicators of good physical and mental health:
you will have confidence in yourself
having enough of sleep
Healthy bowl movement
Good energy levels
Healthy and dewy skin
Strong immune system
Factors affecting physical health:
Physical activity levels
Relationships
Medical conditions
Diet
Stress
Lifestyle
Consumption of alcohol and/or illegal drugs
Smoking
Work – sedentary or active role
Education levels
Factors that is affecting mental health very serious:
1)Significant trauma
2)Childhood abuse, trauma or neglect
3)Drug or alcohol misuse
4)Domestic violence or bullying
About PTSD(Post traumatic stress disorder):
1)People experience linger where they have flashback where they have negative thoughts and nightmares. which causes PTSD
2)PTSD cascades into your body which causes your heart rate speed up.
3)For some people recovers from trauma within a day but others they have persistent problems.
4)intrusive thoughts, reactive symptoms
5)PTSD can lead to isolation
6)Psychotherapy can help people to overcome PTSD
7)PTSD is also known as “The hidden wound”
8)Domestic violence, car accident, illness and loved ones die which can lead to PTSD
9)escalade hormones last for weeks
10)self-care practices like mindfulness which can help combat/fight with PTSD
Factors that decrease when we have poor mental health:
Motivation
Self-confidence
Personal interests
Sleep
Hygiene
Diet
Factors that increase when we have poor mental health:
Depression
Anxiety
Problems with relationships
Emotional stress
Irritability
Substance abuse
Symptoms of poor mental and social wellbeing:
Mental health:
Seeming sad
Lack of energy
Negative thoughts
Anxious
Low self-esteem
Social wellbeing:
Negative self-talk
Hypersensitivity to criticism
Poor social skills
Feeling of isolation
Substance abuse such as drinking too much of alcohol
Signs of poor mental and social wellbeing:
Mental health:
Mood changes
Changes in sleep
Irritability
Appetite change
Nightmares
Feeling sad or down
Social wellbeing:
Loneliness
Lack of meaningful connections
Communication challenges
Low self-esteem and confidence
Benchmarks of physical health:
1)Body fat measurement
2)BMI
3)Blood pressure
4)Resting heart rate
5)Body composition
Measuring Wellbeing:
One to one discussion : health professionals: Doctors , Psychologists , Counsellor
Significantly others: Family , Partners , Teachers , Friends , Community and Coaches
Lifestyle indicators :
1)Consistency of emotion
2)Emotional resilience
3)Desire to succeed
4)Open communication
5)Social interactivity
6)Health status
7)Ability cope with change
8)Self care
9)Workplace health
Warwick- Edinburgh Mental wellbeing scale (Results):
