Year 9&10 Mind Matters: Kit of Wellbeing: 5 Dimensions Model (Health & PE)

Scientific article confirming the effectiveness of regular physical activity in preventing chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life.

Due to the diversity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the concept of mental health is very complex.

Emotional health is one aspect of mental health. It is your ability to cope with both positive and negative emotions, which includes your awareness of them. Emotionally healthy people have good coping mechanisms for negative emotions, and they also know when to reach out to a professional for help.

There are five (5) dimensions of health: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. These five (5) dimensions of health provide a full picture of health as a change in any dimension affects the others.

Actively religious people tend to be happier, says this scientific study.

Spirituality is a way of understanding life and connection with others. Individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures have specific spiritualities that are connected to Country and community.

Positive social habits can help you build support systems and stay healthier mentally and physically. Explore these strategies for improving social health.

Our social health depends on connection to others. And social health supports health.