The Health Triangle
Definitions
Health Skills 1
Health Skills 2
Dimensions of Wellness
100
It is a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
What is health?
100
...a state of well-being or balanced health
What is wellness?
100
Stress management
What is "finding healthy ways to manage and reduce the stress in your life?"
100
Conflict Resolution
What is "working out problems with others in healthy ways?"
100
Beliefs, principles, and values
What is "spiritual?"
200
This refers to your relationships with other people.
What is social health?
200
Habit
What is "a pattern of behavior that you follow almost without thinking?"
200
...saying "no" to risky behaviors
What is a refusal skill?
200
You express your ideas and feelings and listen when others express theirs.
What is "communication skills?"
200
Health of the planet, for example, water pollution
What is "environmental?"
300
Mental/emotional health
What is "it refers to your thoughts and feelings?"
300
Keeping something from happening
What is prevention?
300
Goal-setting
What is "planning for the future and working to make your plans come true?"
300
Accessing Information
What is "knowing how to find reliable health information and health-promoting products and services?"
300
Emotional
What is "trust, self-esteem, and self-confidence?"
400
Physical health
What is "it refers to the condition of your body?"
400
Traits that are biologically passed on to you from your parents
What is heredity?
400
You take action to reduce risks and protect yourself against illness and injury.
What is "practicing healthful behaviors?"
400
Thinking through problems and finding healthy solutions
What is "decision-making?"
400
Mental (Intellectual)
What is "openness to new ideas - questioning and thinking critically - creativity?"
500
I studied really hard for my Health test, so I get to go to my friend's house to spend the night!
What is mental/emotional and social health?
500
Everything that surrounds you...
What is environment?
500
Taking a stand and making a difference in your home, school, and community...
What is "advocacy?"
500
You recognize the many factors that influence your health - including culture, media, and technology.
What is "analyzing influences?"
500
Participating in the community
What is "social?"