Dimensions of Health: Group 5

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Dimensions of Health

Group 5

Environmental
Environmental

Wellness is the ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land that surrounds us. The ability to make a positive impact on the quality of our environment, be it our homes, our communities or our planet contributes to our Environmental Wellness.

Environmental

The environmentally well person recognizes the earth's preciousness, and strives to minimize wasteful consumption or unnecessary destruction of animals, plant, elements or energy. S/he engages in recycling and conservation, protects natural resources, and strives for living spaces free of health hazards. An environmentally well person also is concerned with personal safety and is aware of his/her surroundings.

Chraracteristics
Concern

to the environment Refusal to productivity of waste Aware of the 3Rs Understand the importance of environment

Factors
Concern

to the environment Environmental understanding Environmental Awareness Exposure to the real situation

Prevention & Promotion


Teaching

the importance and role of environment Realization to the current situation of environment Nurturing the love for the beauty of nature

Social
Social

Wellness is the ability to relate to and connect with other people in our world. Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends and co-workers contributes to our Social Wellness

Social
The

socially well person has a network of friends and family to whom s/he can turn to for support, validation and sharing of life experiences. These relationships are based on interdependence (rather than codependence), mutual trust and respect, equity of power and cultural competence.

Chraracteristics

mutual respect and cooperation among the individuals living in harmony with his/her fellow human beings, seeking positive, interdependent relationships with others, and developing healthy sexual behaviors. healthy living environment, encourages effective communication among community members, and seeks to preserve the beauty and balance of nature.

Factors
Interpersonal

and Intrapersonal skills Healthy emotions Physical Health Stress Self-Awareness

Prevention of Social Disorders


Healthy

Family relationships Being open to the society and other individual Exposure to the world Having healthy Self-Esteem Healthy Upbringing

Promotion
Expose

oneself into others and their lives and point of views Make sure to have healthy values and upbringing Let them understand others and their problem Improve self actualization

Sources
http://wellness.ucr.edu/seven_dimensions.

html http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/dimen. shtml

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