Lesson 8

Sound Mind,
Sound Body
Grade yourself
according to your own
perception. Next to
each grade, explain
why you deserve the
rating.
 Skill/trait Grade Reason

Leadership

Initiative

Sociability

Effective
communication(written)

Effective communicator
(Verbal)
Consideration for others

Friendliness

Self- esteem

Honesty

Adaptability
Let's Process!
As you respond to the activity
a. Which areas do you excel
in?
b. Which areas do you feel you
need to improve on?
c.How do you plan to make this
improvements?
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
WHAT IS MENTAL
HEALTH?
MENTALHEALTH
- define as being able to meet the
demands of life,
-being comfortable with oneself,
- feeling good about one's relationships with
others
self-esteem
is gained by developing skills and
talents
What is hollistic health?

Hollistic health refers to

interconnectedness of
different dimensions that
contribute to the over all well-
being of an individual.
These dimensions describe the following::

a. How to view health in different

perspectives
b. How healthy a person is
c. What makes up the health of a
person
d.Ways to maintain health
Types of Dimension

Physical dimension encompasses the

physical characteristics of a person.
Emotional dimension focuses on how a
person feels and reacts to his or her
environment. It is also the ability of a person
to understand oneself, acknowledge his or
her feelings, and cope with challenges.
Mental dimension describes a person's
cognitive functioning. This helps the person
acquire new knowledge and skills.
Social dimension encompasses the
individual's capacity to interact with other
people. It describes how a person relates
with others.
Moral-spiritual dimension describes the
person's morals, beliefs, and practices that
enable him or her to make health decisions.
Financial dimension focuses on how the
person handles his or her resources in order
to maintain health condition.
How are the dimensions of health
connected?
• Healthy mental and emotional health leads
to better physical health as the person
knows what to eat to stay fit and healthy.
• A healthy moral spiritual leads to a positive
outlook in life.This leads to a healthy
mental and emotional being.
• A well-managed financial health
contributes to a happier and more content
life.
What is Wellness?

Wellness refers to the

healthy balance among
the dimensions of health.
Ways to achieve wellness
• Keep a balanced diet and excercise
regularly.
• Get enough sleep and rest.
• Keep a positive outlook.
• Discover yourself better.
• Listen to other people.
• If troubled, seek advice from reliable and
trusted people.
• Express your emotions.
• Manage your finances properly
Important terms

cognitive- relating to thinking

interplay- interaction; how things move in
connection with each other
rejuvenate- refresh
Activity 1
Defining Health
Briefly explain the following terms.
Holistic health
Physical health
Emotional health
Mental health
Social health
Moral-spiritual health
Financial health
Wellness
Activity 2
Think of five steps that you may do to achieve
wellness. Consider all your health dimensions.1
Answer
Write the steps1in the boxes below.
Answer 6

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5