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Health

Dynamic quality that describes how well a person is able to function at any particular point in time.

multifaceted

Health is

"whole-th" or "wholeness"

The word health originally meant

Intellectual Health

This component shows a positive response in embracing reality for what it is and utilize healthy coping skills to deal with stress and conflicts. Intellectually healthy individuals believe in a lifelong learning and that they make sound judgement and decisions. To maintain a sound mind, one has to keep the mind active and curious, acquire and evaluate information, choose between alternatives and make decisions about different types of issues, including health.

The Components of Health

To enjoy life and its challenges, all components must work harmoniously and function as one. It involves emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, vocational and environmental aspect. To better understand health, it is necessary to examine closely each component how it plays a vital role in our total well-being.

Health

can be defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Emotional Health

includes understanding emotions and knowing how to cope with everyday problems and turning those problems into productive activities which generate happiness and enjoyment.

Wellness

is a term referring to optimal health which includes an enjoyable and positive approach to a lifestyle that promotes a high level of well-being.

Vanderpool (1998)

the wellness concept is based on the premise that adopting health-enhancing behaviors will help reduce potential disease risk factors.