1. The Health Triangle

2. Health
The state of being FREE from DISEASE or ILLNESS.

3. Wellness:
an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." - The World Health Organization.

4. QUESTION:
If I have heart disease but am going to the doctor regularly, taking an active role in proper eating and exercising, and taking my medication as prescribed….. Can I achieve Wellness?
YES

5. Physical Health-keeping your body strong and healthy.
THIS INVOLVES
keeping your body fit,
practicing good hygiene,
avoiding drugs
eating a well balanced diet.

6. Social Health
Social Health deals with the way we react with people within our environment.

7. Social Health Examples Ability to make and keep friends
Work and play in cooperative ways
Can seek and lend support when you need to
Show RESPECT for yourself
Good communication

8. Mental heath deals with how we think, feel and cope with daily life.
Mental Health
Mental heath deals with how we think, feel and cope with daily life.

9. Mental health Develop thinking skills
See mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow
Accept responsibility for your actions
Stand up for beliefs and values
In touch with your feelings and express them appropriately
Can deal with frustrations and disappointment
Don’t dwell on negative thoughts

10. GROUP WORK!!
Each group will have a Triangle and cards. In your group, you will place the card under the correct heading. I will come around and check how you are doing. WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETED with this group work, then you will answer work on the back of the handout. What are YOUR Strengths in each category??