Dimensions of Health
Good Hygiene is an example of which dimension of health?
Physical
Give an example of how mental health could impact social health.
Avoidance of Social Situations: Individuals with social anxiety may avoid parties, gatherings, or even everyday social interactions. This avoidance can lead to decreased social engagement and fewer opportunities to build and maintain relationships.
Limited Social Network: Due to their fear of social interactions, people with social anxiety might have a smaller social circle. This can result in a lack of social support and reduced opportunities for social interaction.
Strained Relationships: Friends and family might not fully understand the reasons behind the individual’s avoidance or reluctance to engage in social activities. This misunderstanding can lead to strain in relationships, as others might perceive the behavior as disinterest or unfriendliness.
Lowered Self-Esteem: Persistent social anxiety can affect self-esteem and self-confidence. Individuals may feel inferior or inadequate in social settings, which can further inhibit their ability to engage and connect with others.
Difficulty in Building New Relationships: Social anxiety can make it challenging to initiate and develop new relationships. The fear of negative judgment can hinder efforts to meet new people and form meaningful connections.
Example:
Young people who are presenting with poor mental health may isolate themselves as a coping strategy. By isolating themselves, they are less likley to engage with friends and family, which may have a negative impact on social health.
Includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, a sense of belonging and reflection on your place in the world.
Spiritual Health
Meaning and purpose in life and acting accordingly to values and beliefs.
Spiritual Health
Low self-efficacy (lack of confidence in ability to exercise).
Barrier
Having a strong sense of values, ethics and morals is an example of which dimension of health?
Spiritual
Explain how lacking emotional regulation (emotional health and wellbeing) could impact on social health and wellbeing.
Strained Relationships: Poor emotional regulation can lead to frequent outbursts, mood swings, or intense reactions, which can strain relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. This can create conflict, misunderstandings, and a breakdown in communication.
Difficulty in Managing Conflict: Emotionally dysregulated individuals may struggle to handle conflicts constructively. They might react impulsively or defensively, which can escalate disagreements and make it harder to reach resolutions.
Social Isolation: Frequent emotional instability can lead to withdrawal from social interactions. Individuals might avoid social situations due to embarrassment or fear of negative reactions, leading to isolation and reduced social support.
A factor that makes it easier to be physically active, or have a positive impact on someone's perception or attitude towards physical activity.
Enabler
Adequate energy levels and a strong immune system.
Physical
Access to physical activity programs and education.
Being able to respond appropriately to situations and not overreact falls under which dimension of health?
Emotional
Provide an example of how positive physical health can impact on social health and mental health.
Positive Physical Health: Regular Exercise
Impact on Social Health:
Enhanced Social Interaction: Engaging in regular physical activity often involves group settings, such as fitness classes, sports teams, or recreational leagues. This can provide opportunities to meet new people, build friendships, and enhance social networks.
Improved Social Confidence: Regular exercise can boost self-esteem and body image, leading to greater confidence in social interactions. People who feel good about their physical health are often more comfortable and assertive in social settings.
Stronger Relationships: Participating in physical activities with friends or family members can strengthen bonds and create shared experiences. This can lead to more meaningful and enjoyable relationships.
Impact on Mental Health:
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which are natural mood elevators. This helps to lower stress and anxiety levels, contributing to a more balanced and positive mental state.
Improved Mood: Regular physical activity can help alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are linked to improved mood and emotional well-being.
Better Sleep: Exercise can improve the quality of sleep, which is crucial for mental health. Better sleep supports emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall mental resilience.
Enhanced Cognitive Function: Physical activity has been shown to improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. This can lead to better mental clarity and reduced feelings of mental fatigue.
Increased Energy Levels: Regular exercise can boost overall energy levels, reducing feelings of fatigue and lethargy. This increased energy can improve motivation and mood, making it easier to engage in daily activities and social interactions.
A factor that makes it more difficult to be physically active, or have a negative impact on someone's perception of physical activity.
Barrier
Experience appropriate emotions in different scenarios and a good level of resilience.
Emotional
List 3 Barriers and 3 Enablers for physical activity.
Barriers include Insufficient Time, Lack of Motivation, Non-enjoyment of exercise/boredom, Low self-efficacy (lack of confidence in ability to exercise), Fear of being injured, lack of self-management skills, such as the ability to set personal goals, monitor, lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends, Accessibility (limited resources in the community- parks, gyms, walking paths), Cost and Transport.
Enablers include positive experiences with PA, Family/friend support, Personal factors such as fun and enjoyment, Perceived competence/ability, High self-efficacy, Access to facilities and Access to physical activity programs and education.
Having friends and family that support you is an example of which dimension of health?
Social
How could spiritual health impact on mental health and wellbeing?
Sense of Purpose and Meaning: Many spiritual or religious practices offer a sense of purpose and meaning, which can enhance mental resilience. This sense of meaning can help individuals navigate life's challenges and maintain a positive outlook, even during difficult times.
Stress Reduction: Spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, or mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety. These practices often promote relaxation and a calm state of mind, which can counteract the physiological effects of stress.
Being able to recognise and understand the range of emotions, effectively respond to, and manage a range of emotions and having goods levels of resilience. Which dimension of health is this?
Emotional Health
Ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations and effective communication with others.
Social
Describe how access to facilities can be an enabler for physical activity.
Access to facilities enables physical activity by providing convenience, variety, structured environments, social interaction, safety, motivation, specialised equipment, and inclusivity. These factors collectively support individuals in incorporating regular physical activity into their lives, promoting overall health and wellbeing.
Managing stress falls under which dimension of health?
Mental
Describe an interrelationship between 3 dimensions of health.
Example: Someone plays sport, and gets an injury during a game. This injury means they are no longer able to participate in their sport for the remainder of the season. This could impact their social health, as they may not maintain connections through their sporting club. Not being able to participate in their sport, alongside not maintaining their social connection through the sport, may impact on that persons sense of belonging (negatively impacting spiritual health and wellbeing).
Health is considered a dynamic concept. Explain why this is the case?
Health is considered a dynamic concept because it is not a static or fixed state but rather a constantly changing condition influenced by various internal and external factors.
Use logic/reasoning to form opinions and make decisions and positive thought patterns (optimism).
Mental
Describe how lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends can be a barrier to physical activity.
Lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends can act as a barrier to physical activity by reducing motivation, decreasing enjoyment, leading to social isolation, limiting access to resources, increasing stress, and making it harder to overcome obstacles. Building a supportive network or finding alternative sources of motivation can help mitigate these barriers and promote regular physical activity.