Mental, Emotional, Family, & Social

HealthMr. Ramos

Objectives:◦ Distinguish between the three parts of health

◦ Identify the factors that affect health

◦ List the steps to follow to practice healthful behaviors

◦ List the steps to follow in setting health goals

Lesson 1: Take Charge of Your Health

Health is the condition of your body, mind, emotions and relationships.

Wellness is a state of well being.

Three Parts of Health

Physical Health

Mental & Emotional Health

Family & Social Health

Healthful behavior◦ Actions that promotes health

Prevents illness Prevents injury Prevents premature death Improves the quality of the environment

Three Parts of Health

Risk behavior ◦ Actions that threaten health

Increases likelihood of illness Increases likelihood of injury Increases likelihood of premature death Harm to the environment

Three Parts of Health

Life skills help you maintain & improve your health. ◦ Make responsible decisions◦ Resolve conflicts◦ Manage stress◦ Use resistance skills◦ Practice healthful behaviors

A health goal is something that you aim for that involves your health.

Three Parts of Health

The environment is everything around a person. ◦ “The people you hang out with can make you or

break you”. (what does this quote mean?)

Factors that Affect Your Health Status

Heredity is the passing of characteristics from biological parents to their children.

Factors that Affect Your Health Status

Access to health care ◦ Having health insurance◦ Having enough doctors and nurses

A random event is something that happens by chance and is out of your control. ◦ Unexpected or postponed test◦ Tornado alert◦ Some diseases

Factors that Affect Your Health Status

Factors that Affect Your Health Status

Behaviors you chooseDecisions you make

Risks you takeEfforts you make

Relationships you haveYour Attitude

HeredityEnvironment

Access to health careRandom Events

External Factors

Your Choices

Physical Health◦ Do I eat a balanced diet every day?◦ Do I get enough sleep?◦ Do I have regular medical and dental checkups?

Mental & Emotional Health◦ Do I make time for fun?◦ Am I able to resist negative peer pressure?◦ Am I able to share my feelings with others?

Family & Social Health◦ Do I avoid dangerous situations?◦ Do I have a healthy relationship with my family?◦ Do I make an effort to be responsible with friends & family?

Taking Responsibility for Your Health

1. Write the health goal you want to set 2. Tell how the goal will affect your health 3. Describe a plan you will follow. Keep track of your

progress. Tell who can help you. 4. Evaluate how your plan worked. Describe what you will

do if your plan fails.

A health behavior contract is a written strategy that helps a person reach a health goal.

Setting Health Goals

Health Behavior Contract

Health Goal: I will follow a plan to manage stress. Effect on My Health: If I manage stress, I will sleep better. I will decrease the risk of being overstressed and becoming ill. I will be more relaxed. I will be able to concentrate in school.My Calendar: Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.How My Plan Worked: I was less anxious during the test. I had a good night’s sleep and ate breakfast. However, skipping Saturday’s task was not a good idea because my notes were incomplete in a few places. Next time, I will try to do everything on my list.