1. Health & Wellness Freshmen Health Mrs. Clark

2. Check Your Health & Wellness Answer “Yes” or “No” to the following health-related questions 1. Do you eat a balanced diet and avoid high fat food? 2. Do you exercise at least 3 times/week? 3. Do you like yourself? 4. Do you set aside time each day to relax? 5. Do you avoid drugs, alcohol, and tobacco? 6. Do you get about 8 hours of sleep each night? 7. Are there people you can talk to? 8. Can you express your feelings in a healthy way? 9. Do you wear a seat belt and avoid riding with people using alcohol or other drugs? 10. Are your decisions based on your own values and goals, rather than your friends?

3. Check Your Health & Wellness Did you answer yes to most of the questions? If so…your level of wellness is high If not…no worries! You are capable of making changes and improving your wellness!

4. HEALTH What is health? HINT: It is more than the absence of disease and illness HINT: It involves and concerns every part of a persons life What does health mean to YOU?

5. What is Health?

6. 3-Dimensions of Health Physical Health Mental-Emotional Health Social Health

7. Wellness Wellness Wheel Wellness The quality of life that includes physical, mental- emotional, and social health

8. Physical Health The condition of a person’s body Eat Healthy Foods Daily Exercise Adequate Sleep Regular Medical Check-Ups

9. Mental Health The condition of a person’s mind The way a person expresses thoughts and feelings

10. Mental Health Understanding your emotions allows you to… Effectively express your emotions Exhibit healthy mental- emotional behaviors Exercise the Mind! Read Engage in interesting conversations Learn a new skill Practice speaking a different language

11. Social Health The condition of a person’s relationship with others Effective Communication Expressing yourself clearly Listening intently Learning to give affection appropriately

12. 3-Dimensions of Health Collage Assignment: DUE WEDNESDAY Create a collage that highlights the 3- Dimensions of Health (MAKE IT CREATIVE & INDIVIDUALIZED!)