1. Dimensions of Health

2. Definition of Wellness:
State of well-being in which all of the components of health: physical, mental/emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual are in balance.

3. Mental/Emotional Health
Free from mental illness
Feels good about themselves
Able to meet the demands of life
Able to deal with feelings in a positive, constructive manner
A person with mental/emotional health is generally happy, as opposed to depressed

4. Intellectual Health
Ability to learn and use information to enhance one’s quality of life
A person with intellectual health is an informed person, as opposed to ignorant

5. Physical Health
Free from physical illnesses that affect the body systems.
Good physical fitness and a body that can function effectively to meet the demands of daily living
A person with physical health is generally described as fit as opposed to unfit.

6. Social Health
A person’s ability to successfully interact with others and build meaningful relationships
A person with social health is generally described as involved as opposed to lonely

7. Spiritual Health
Ability to develop a values system and act on that system of beliefs.
Ability to seek meaning and purpose in everyday living
A person with spiritual health is generally described as fulfilled as opposed to unfulfilled.

8. Assignment: Personal Wellness Model
Create a model that represents your level of wellness in each of the 5 Dimensions of Health.
Your model can be any shape or design you choose.
Include words/pictures to represent at least 3 things that you do (or would like to do) to keep yourself healthy in each dimension.
Design your model to show how balanced the 5 Dimensions of Health are in your life right now.
Assignment is worth 20 points:
5 areas represented, 3 examples in each= 15 points
5 points for creative design, spelling, neatness, visual appeal

9. For Example: Mental Health: I talk to my friends/family
I take time for relaxation
I stay organized and plan
Physical Health:
I exercise regularly
I eat a healthy diet
I get regular checkups from a doctor
Spiritual Health:
I attend church
I read inspirational books
I set goals that are meaningful to me
Intellectual Health:
I continually research topics that interest me
I learn new skills every year
I practice skills that are challenging for me
Social Health:
I spend time with friends/family
I connect with friends that live far away on a regular basis
I belong to several communities of people with similar interests as me.