Five Dimensions of Health

Five Dimensions of Health

• Includes five key dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual.
• These dimensions are interdependent, meaning each affects the others.

Physical Health

• Refers to the body's state, including composition, development, function, and maintenance.
• Involves aspects such as exercise, nutrition, and overall bodily health.

Intellectual Health

• Pertains to cognitive abilities and the pursuit of skills and knowledge.
• Enhances life through creativity and informed decision-making.

Emotional Health

• Focuses on the ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions as well as empathize with others.
• Emotional well-being contributes to psychological resilience and self-acceptance.

Social Health

• Involves the ability to form and sustain meaningful relationships.
• Highlights the importance of social connectivity, as humans are inherently social beings.

Spiritual Health

• Relates to the search for life's meaning and purpose.
• Encompasses personal beliefs, values, and the individual’s responses to existential questions.