1. What is Health and wellness?
The importance of Living a balanced lifestyle

2. A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being
Defining health
A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well being

3. The health triangle

4. Physical Health
Taking care of your body both physically & nutritionally
Getting enough sleep
Having regular medical & dental check-ups
Defining Physical Health

5. Mental/Emotional Health
Defining mental/emotional Health
Liking & accepting yourself for who you are
You can find solutions to problems
You express emotions in healthy ways & find positive ways to manage stress

6. Social Health Getting along with others Being a caring family
Making & keeping friends
Giving & Receiving support when needed
Getting along with diverse people
Defining social health

7. Health Triangles aren’t always balanced
Sometimes your health triangle is off balance
You may be very physically active, but you neglect your schoolwork and would rather be with friends. Your triangle might look like this:
Physical
Mental
Social

8. Health triangle scenario’s
Matthew
Mathew is an excellent student. He spends most of his free time on his computer so he doesn’t have much time for his family and friends. Matthew keeps physically fit by jogging along several times a week.
What does Matthew’s health triangle look like?

9. Health Triangle Scenario’s
Karla
Karla spends a lot of time with her friends. They watch movies, listen to music and go shopping. Karla gets good grades except in her physical education class. She doesn’t get much physical activity and can’t keep up with the rest of the class.
What does Karla’s health triangle look like?

10. Health triangle scenario’s
Raj
Raj loves sports and plays on the soccer and basketball teams. He doesn’t do very will with his schoolwork though. Raj tries to avoid his problems by playing video games with his friends.
What does Raj’s health triangle look like?

11. Health triangle scenario’s
Chantelle
Chantelle has a few close friends and sees them mostly on the weekends. Most weeknights she is busy with homework and spending time with her family. She bikes to school everyday, and twice a week she has a gymnastics class.
What does Chantelle’s health triangle look like?

12. What’s the difference? Health Wellness
The combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
Is much more than just being healthy. It is an overall state of well-being, or total health. Must be a part of your daily routine

13. Definitions
Adolescence – the time of life between childhood and adulthood. TEENAGERS!
Hormones – Chemical substances that help regulate many body functions.

14. More Definitions
Wellness: An overall state of well-being or total health
Peers: People your own age
Sedentary: A way of life that involves little activity
Abstinence: Restraint from own desires & emotions

15. And even more definitions
Risk behavior: Action that may cause harm or injury
Citizenship: Helping your school & neighborhood
Lifestyle Factors: Not participating in high risk behaviors

16. 7 Positive Lifestyle factors
Maintain a healthy weight by eating right & getting regular exercise
Avoid substance abuse
Regular interaction with friends and family – Be social, but make sure it’s positive
Have a hobby (something you enjoy doing and yes you can have more than one)
Manage your stress
Educate yourself
Get regular good sleep and have a sleep routine for your body