10 Questions
What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
How can health be promoted according to the text?
Encouraging healthful activities and reducing unhealthful activities
What are some factors affecting health mentioned in the text?
Individual choices and genetic disorders
How has the meaning of health evolved over time according to the text?
From a focus on the body's ability to function to a broader perspective
What was the early biomedical perspective on health according to the text?
A state of normal function that could be disrupted by disease
What does mental health encompass?
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is mental health?
A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and can work productively and fruitfully
What does mental health include from the perspectives of positive psychology or holism?
An individual's ability to enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience
What are some early signs related to mental health difficulties mentioned in the text?
Sleep irritation, lack of energy, thinking of harming oneself or others
How is mental health defined by the Public Health Agency of Canada?
An individual's capacity to feel, think, and act in ways to achieve a better quality of life while respecting personal, social, and cultural boundaries
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