IDIS 199 Midterm (Module 1-3) Latest Update Graded A+

IDIS 199 Midterm (Module 1-3) Latest Update Graded A+ Well-being Overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy. Well-being is made up of many components one of which is mental health Mental Health Includes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of thinking, feeling, and behaving Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal life stress, and being productive at work or school mental health is an important part of the broader concept of well-being Aristotle (384-322 BCE) believed the goal of life was eudaimonia, which can be translated as happiness (flourishing) Being happy amounts to "living well and doing well". to be productive and strive to accomplish something of individual importance that is in keeping with one's ethical and societal views Historical Origins different cultures have described and understood individual and collective health and well-being in diverse ways buddhism balance and harmony with self and environment are important African religions and cultural traditions relationships with land and community members are important paths too wellness. Ubuntu is an African philosophy which shows that a person cannot flourish in isolation Components of Well-being 3 components 1. Mental Health 2. Physical Health 3. Supportive/Secure Environment Components of Well-being: Mental Health Mental health embodies positive psychological, emotional, and social functioning. As Westerhof and Keyes describe, positive mental health includes: feeling happy and satisfied with life (emotional), positive functioning and self realization (psychological), and positive social value (social) Mental health is related to your physical health and contributes to your ability to strive and reach your potential, cope with normal life stresses, establish good relationships, and be productive Components of Well-being: Physical Health Physical health or wellness is more than just being free of disease or illness. It refers to taking proper care of your body for optimum health and functioning, as well as disease prevention Physical health is also closely related to mental health in a reciprocal way optimal physical health requires good sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mental health Components of Well-being: Supportive/Secure Environment your current environment and past experiences affect your mental and physical health. A supportive and secure environment is one in which a person feels socially, emotionally, and physically safe and valued. Contributors to Mental Health Several aspects make up your mental health including 4 factors that contribute to mental health 1. realizing potential Are you achieving all that you can and want? do you feel like you are using your abilities in a way that is meaningful? Mental health is affected by the degree to which you feel you are reaching your potential and making meaningful contributions to the world around you 2. emotional health emotional health contributes to your overall mental health. Emotional well-being is made up of your feelings and emotions. It also relates to your ability to regulate your feelings across different experiences, contexts, and challenges 3. social connectedness a social network or social connectedness involves creating and maintaining good relationships with others and behaving socially responsible. Also relies upon the development of positive social