NRSG 214

Behavioral Perspective in Health

Misamis University
Ozamis City
Graduate School

Submitted by:
ROEL JAY T. ABRICA,RN

Submitted to:
JINALYN C. ELMEDULAN,RN,MAN
Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity.

Physical health

Physical health can be defined as an essential part of overall health of an individual,

which includes everything from physical fitness to overall wellbeing.
Physiological Aspect of a person.
Health can be defined as a state of complete well-being and physical health as a
state of physical well-being in which an individual is mechanically fit to perform their
daily activities and duties without any problem.
According to the World Health Organization the main determinants of health include
the social and economic environment, the physical environment, and the person's
individual characteristics and behaviors.
We need to take care of every aspect of our being in order to achieve good physical
health. Positive emotions are linked to better physical health. We must try to keep a
balance in our lives. Some things that we can do to take care of our physical bodies
include:

1.Rest. Our body needs a certain amount of hours of sleep every night in order to function
properly. After hard work or especially trying times it is important that we take time to rest
and allow our bodies time to recover.

2.Eat healthy. Our bodies use food as fuel. We must remember to eat regularly. We have to
watch what we eat. Sugars and fatty foods can make it harder for our bodies to function as
they were designed to.

3.Exercise. Our bodies were designed to be physically active. We have to remember that in
order to keep our bodies healthy we must take time each day to exercise.

4.Hygiene. It is important that we keep our bodies clean. This can help to protect against
illness and infection.

5.Get regular check-ups. We need to see our doctors regularly so that they can monitor our
physical health and tell us about any changes we may need to make to keep our bodies
healthy.

6.Stay emotionally healthy. When we get overly stressed or emotional our bodies get worn
out and it is easier for them to catch an illness. Staying emotionally fit keeps our bodies in
good operating condition.

7.Do not smoke, abuse alcohol, or abuse drugs.

 Mental Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

It affects how we think, feel, and act.
It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your
thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental
health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems

Early Warning Signs

1. Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems?
Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be an early
warning sign of a problem:
2. Eating or sleeping too much or too little
3. Pulling away from people and usual activities
4. Having low or no energy
5. Feeling numb or like nothing matters
6. Having unexplained aches and pains
7. Feeling helpless or hopeless
8. Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than
9. Yelling or fighting with family and friends
10. Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
11. Having persistent thoughts and memories you cant get out of your head
12. Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
13. Thinking of harming yourself or others
14. Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or
school
Mental Health and Wellness

Positive mental health allows people to:

1. Realize their full potential

2. Cope with the stresses of life
3. Work productively
4. Make meaningful contributions to their communities
5. Ways to maintain positive mental health include:
6. Getting professional help if you need it
7. Connecting with others
8. Staying positive
9. Getting physically active
10. Helping others
11. Getting enough sleep
12. Develop coping skills

Determinants of Health

1.Human biology

Human Biology. There may be things in our genetics and our chemistry that are perceived as
abnormalities. They may make it harder to achieve complete physical health. There are ways
that our body compensates for disabilities. Even though we can not control our genetics we
can control how we treat our illnesses.

2.Environment

Environment. Our environment includes the type of air we breathe, the places we live and
our surroundings. We may have to change our environments if they are really bad for our
physical health.

3.Lifestyle

Lifestyle. This is the element of physical health that we have the most control over.
This includes our diet, our emotional health, our level of physical activity, and our behaviors.
Tobacco use is a problem for many people - quitting tobacco is an important behavioral
change.

4. Health care services

Healthcare Services. These are the services that we get to help us prevent illness, detect
illness or treat illness.