Welcome to Health and Wellness Health …the state of total physical, mental and social wellbeing… PMS
Physical Health All parts and systems of body work well together. Allows you to withstand the stresses of normal life. You will have the strength and energy to pursue physical, emotional and social challenges and changes. Examples: proper nutrition, exercise (i225), sleep, stress management and hygiene.
Mental Health Includes how you like, accept and feel about yourself. How you get along with others How you meet the demands of life. Deal with emotions in acceptable, healthful ways. Develop thinking skills so that learning is enjoyable and lifelong.
Social Health How you get along with others. It is what you learned in Kindergarten!! It is your ability to make and keep positive relationships. You will know when to ask for support. Good communication skills are essential!!
Wellness The overall state of well-being or total health. It is a commitment to apply the knowledge and skills of physical, mental and social components of health.
Holistic Holistic means “ whole ”. When looking at the health and wellness of an individual. This approach considers PMS on the whole person and his/her life.
Life Style Factors (Behaviors) Get between 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Eat at least 3 meals a daily at regular times. Refrain from smoking. Eat Break-Fast daily. Participate in at least 60 minutes daily at a moderate to vigorous level. Do not drink alcohol. Maintain your recommended weight.
Health Continuum A range from wellness and illness within a person ’ s life depending on the health behaviors they choose Pre-mature death Ultimate Health - behaviors+ behaviors
Life Expectancy/Quality of Life Life Expectancy is the average # of years a person is expected to live Quality of Life means level of health and wellness that a person has in being alive
Wellness Inventory Set up you page like this: Physical Mental Social Score______Score_____Score_____ Answer the questions with yes or no and count the # of yes answers in each column
Health Triangle What does your PMS Triangle look like with the scores that you had on the wellness inventory?? Ultimate Wellness P M S P M S