Week 1 - Intro to Health & Well-Being
WHO Definition of Health
Health is “a complete state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing… not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO, 1946)
Critique of definition
Too broad
Allows for too much interpretation of symptoms. e.g. Homosexuality, cultural variation in grief, etc.
Doesn’t acknowledge the role of socio-economic and cultural influences.
Definitions of Well-Being
Wellbeing refers to the overall state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy, both physically and psychologically (Willroth, 2023)
A holistic concept encompassing various aspects of an individual's life, including physical health, mental and emotional states, social relationships, and life satisfaction (Hepper et al., 2021).