Total Health
What is health?
How we function mentally, physically, and socially and describes your over all well being
How does Mental Health affect Physical Health?
What is Physical Health?
The condition and care of your body.
What influences our health?
Heredity, environment, culture, economics, attitude and the media.
why is it important to make your own decisions
In order to live the healthiest that you can be and choose positive lifestyle factors.
What are the components to the health triangle?
Mental/Emotional Health
Physical Health
Social Health
In this class, what are the views that you need to have for yourself?
You need to have positive views about yourself.
The living and nonliving things around you such as where you live, the school you attend, and the people in your life including family and friends.
What is going to affect your decisions?
Which part of the health triangle is the most important?
Trick question! They are all equally important.
How can we share Mental/Emotional health?
Showering or bathing each day. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
What is culture?
The beliefs, customs and traditions of a specific group of people.
Why are values so important?
Values are the things that are important to you in life; such as family, peers, culture, health and happiness.
How would you describe social health?
Social health can be defined as your peers, community, culture and values.
What kind of attitude do you need to have for your Mental Health?
You need to have a can-do attitude. I can, I ought, I will.
Why do you wear protective gear?
When playing sports, using protective gear and following safety rules will help you avoid injuries.
What is a risk?
The chance that something harmful may happen to your health and wellness, is a part of everyday life. You cannot avoid every kind of risk.
What is a priority?
Things that you value the most.
How does Social Health impact your life?
Social health impacts the decisions you make because of the culture that you are in.
What is a way that we can stay Mentally/Emotionally fit?
We can set goals for ourselves. Focus your energy, note accomplishment, make healthy choices, and take responsibility.
Having the energy to goals and tasks daily.
What are examples risk factors?
drug use, alcohol, vaping, not getting enough sleep, etc.
What is the best way to make a decision when you are struggling to find an answer?
Collaborating with family, peers, or trusted adults. Seeing their inputs. Make sure you are asking people with the same values as you.