Holistic Health It's a wellness approach that addresses the body, mind and spirit or the

physical, emotional/mental and spiritual aspects of an individual.

Physical health means how well your body functions. It means you can carry out
everyday tasks without becoming too tired. It also means you have enough energy to
enjoy activities and to meet emergencies. It means developing healthful habits and
avoiding destructive habits, such as smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and taking
dangerous drugs and harmful substances.

Mental or intellectual health means being a lifelong learner by continuously wanting

to learn new things and improve one’s kills. A mentally healthy person is open to new
ideas and experiences that can improve personal, family, and community life.

Emotional health involves understanding and liking yourself as well as accepting and
learning from your mistakes. It refers to how well you meet the demands of daily life
and how you adjust to new situations. It also means expressing your happiness, love,
joy and hope as well as your sadness, anger, stress and fear in healthful productive
ways.
Social health refers to how well you get along with other people.

Teenagers sharing ideas and their talents with peers

• make and keep friends

• play/work well with a group

• give and get help from others when needed

• communicate well and show respect and care for yourself and others

Moral-spiritual health means being at peace and in harmony with yourself, others
and a higher power or bigger reality. What you feel, think and say what you believe in
or value are shown in how you act. It refers to your personal beliefs, values, and faith.