Characteristics of a Healthy Person

Characteristics of a Healthy Person Mental health, also called the Intellectual domain of health, is the capacity to interpret, analyze, and act on Information. It includes your emotional and social well-being. To give you an idea of a person's mental health, listen to a person's reasoning, or notice how a person recognizes the sources of influence over his or her bellefs or actions. Having an alert mind, learning from mistakes, and recognizing achlevements are some of the distinct qualities of someone who Is mentally healthy. Emotional health is how one reacts to events in his or her life. Are you aware of your feellngs and how you express them? An emotlonally healthy person communicates self-control and self-acceptance, expressing a full range of feelings in socially acceptable ways. Experiencing positive emotions is great but you should also learn how to manage negative emotions without being self-destructive or becoming a threat to others. Social health, on the other hand, is how well one gets along with others. It is reflected by his or her social skills. Since you interact with different people every day, you should be able to maintain comfortable relationships at home, in school, and in your community. A socially healthy person also gives and accepts help, and respects other people's uniqueness. If you do not accept others because you are too focused on yourself, it limits your social health and undermines the quality of life of others. Mental health, emotional health, social health, and physical health are equally important. Balancing these are the characteristics of a healthy person. Ways to Develop and Nurture One's Mental Health Mental health is to be comfortable with one's self, with others, and with the surroundings. Since it affects how you think, feel, and act, you can develop and nurture your mental health by: 1.Liking yourself. You should be proud of who you are because you are unique. You have qualities and skills that are truly likeable. 2.Being good to yourself. Reward yourself once in a while for a job well done. 3.Examining your behavior. Reflect on your own conduct. Some do this before going to bed when they think of what they did the whole day. 4.Accepting your limitations. Think of your competency or skill in terms of your success rather than your failures. If things do not work out the way you planned learn from your mistakes. 5.Dealing with a problem as it arises. Stop worrying about "what if." 6.Establishing realistic goals. Having a goal gives you direction in life. Make a list of short term and long term goals and how you plan to accomplish them. 7.Expressing your emotion by how it makes you feel, not how others make you feel. Communicate your feelings using the "" messages. "I feel angry for having practices after class" is healthier than "Coach, you make me angry. You should not give practices after class." 8.Being part of different activities and interests. Even if you have certain favorites, be open to learn other things. Who knows? You might discover a new talent! 9.Developing a sense of humor. Learn to laugh even at your mistakes but be sure to learn from them. 10.Being optimistic. Ways to Stay Emotionally Healthy To make sure the feelings you experience are appropriate responses to events, you can stay emotionally healthy by: 1.Expressing your feelings in healthy ways. 2.Being part of activities that are mentally and emotionally healthy. 3.Preventing or managing conflicts and other stress in healthy ways. Communicate by explaining and not shouting. 4.Asking for help for troublesome feelings. You can talk to your guidance counselors and teachers when you are in school or to your parents or any trusted adult in your family when you are at home. 5.Being empathetic toward others. Think of what it would be like to be in their shoes. 6.Carrying out personal responsibilities. As you grow older, you have tasks to fulfill so you need to be responsible every day. 7.Establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. At home, in school, and in your community, you need to have a harmonious relationship with other people. One thing that is common among these examples is your relationship with others. That is because mental, emotional, and social health are fostered by healthy relationships.Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships. Signs of Healthy Relationships A healthy relationship starts at home. Having a loving family makes all the members work together to show their care and commitment, respect and appreciation, empathy, communication, and cooperation. Outside the home are genuine friendships with other people. Importance of Healthy Relationships in Maintaining Health These relationships do not just happen. You need to work at it by being involved In school and in your community, especially with the members of your family. All the aspects of health are equally important because a development or a problem In one area affects the other areas. Having a problem can result to a headache, the same way that having negative emotions can lead to a heart attack. Having healthy relationships, will help you have a positive outlook in life which affects your overall wellness. Signs of Unhealthy Relationships Other relationships are not built on mutual respect and equality. While there is no perfect relationship, it should not make one feel constantly afraid, depressed, or angry. Threats, intimidation, and isolation should never be tolerated because they affect a person's self-worth. No matter how bad things are, no one should be abused mentally, emotionally, and physically. Managing Unhealthy Relationships If too much time and energy is consumed despite trying to communicate your thoughts and feelings, you need to let go of that unhealthy relationship. If you cannot stop it completely, limit the time you invest or spend in that destructive relationship. Instead, use your time and energy to develop positive ones. Your personal health is affected by these relationships. At the end of each day, it is not the quantity but the quality of relationship you have with others. Your personal health is your right as well as your responsibility, so choose what will make you healthy inside and out Mental health, emotional health, social health, and physical health are equally important. These are the characteristics of a healthy person. Mental, emotional, and social health are fostered by healthy relationships. Having a loving family and genuine friendships are signs of a healthy relationship. Healthy relationships are important in maintaining health. Signs of unheathy relationships include abuse and constantly feeling afraid, depressed, or angry. Unhealthy relationships can be managed with the help of professionals and trusted adults. Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Concerns Mental, emotional, and social health are important at every stage in your life. It influences your overall well-being from childhood, adolescence, to adulthood. The way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings reflect if you are mentally, emotionally, and socially healthy. Even the way you deal with difficulties reflects this. Let us go and discuss some of the mental, emotional, and social concerns that also affect children your age. Social Anxiety Social anxiety, also called social phobia, is not shyness. It is a condition where excessive self-consciousness goes beyond common shyness. People with social anxiety are so terrified about what others will do or say about them. This fear of embarrassment and negative judgment makes them avoid other people so they miss significant opportunities like becoming part of a team, sharing their ideas with others, or looking at the person in the eye when someone talks to them. Some express this by hiding, crying, or not speaking to anybody at all. Because they are very worried, they get sweaty palms, have faster heartbeat, and have difficulty in breathing. If undiagnosed or untreated, social anxiety may lead to depression and isolation. Mood swings are rapid changes in mood. This extreme shift of ups and downs makes it difficult for the person to enjoy a good quality of life. As a result, they have unexpected changes in behavior and have difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or eating. Mood swings often occur with other mental health conditions. Teasing Teasing is a subtle type of bullying. It affects a person's self-confidence because he or she feels humiliated by the hurtful things that other people say or do, especially in front of other people. Being insulted or mocked will make a person feel unwanted, inferior, and ashamed. Nasty teasing is not being considerate of other people's feelings. It can taunt them even after school and for several years. Instead of building relationships, they feel depressed and anxious. Bullying Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior that is repeated or has the tendency to be repeated over time. One example is cyber bullying or bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Harassment Psychological harassment or abuse harms children's development into healthy adults. Examples of this is when others call you names, yells, threatens, swears at you, and ignores or excludes you from meaningful events and activities. Since it can be frightening. it destroys relationships with others, especially one's self-worth. Physical Abuse Physical abuse Involves hitting, beating, throwing, choking, burning, biting, pinching and shaking. The cuts, bruises, and broken bones can range from minor to fatal. Unlike emotional abuse from teasing, bullying, and harassment, which cannot be seen. physical abuse can be seen and the effects can last long after the scars are healed Other Stressful Situations Other stressful situations include neglect because it robs a person of basic needs like love, food, shelter, proper education, and health care. Though children and adults have rights in the country and around the world, others choose to remain indifferent, which is why the mental, emotional, and social health of others are compromised. Managing Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Concerns If mental, emotional, and social concerns are not properly addressed, the effects can be devastating. The examples that you hear in stories, see in movies, read in books and other writings, have happened and are still happening in real life. Until you do something about it, the concerns will remain a vicious cyclisa ert to xo Life Skills to Practice Some life skills that you need to develop when faced with these challenges are assertive communication and decision making Assertive communication is communication that shows respect for yourself as well as for another person. It permits you to stand up for your rights without ignoring the rights of others. As an individual worthy of your own feelings and beliefs, you can make "I" statements. Expressing how you feel or what you think reflects that you are taking full responsibility of your feelings and thoughts. This puts you at an advantage, rather than allowing the stress to increase each day because you lack self-respect. Unexpressed emotions lead to frustration. An assertive person speaks with positive verbal and body language and yet be polite. Look at the person in the eye, maintain a calm pose, and have adequate personal space. Learning how to speak up and being a good listener will improve your self-image and relationships with others. It also helps in dealing with stress. Having decision-making skills are also important. Your mental and emotional health affect the way you decide. A health-enhancing decision uses a process which consists of these steps: 1. Identify the situation. State the issue of your concern. 2. Examine alternatives. Make a list on how the problem can be solved. 3. Consider the consequences. Think of its positive and negative results and how it will affect your future... 4. Decide on a health-enhancing course of action. Will your decision avoid conflict or violence? Make a plan to act on your decision. Finding Resources and Seeking Help As you are going through the process of making a decision, remember that you have a lot of trusted adults around you. Talk to your parents or other members of your family. In school, visit your guldance counselor, adviser, other teachers, principal, nurse, or doctor. In your community, find out the name and contact info of your public health educator or psychologist. There are also government institutions that offer free services. Even church leaders are ready to listen. Do not be afraid to share your feelings to others just because you feel you will be rejected. They will not be able to help until they know what is bothering you. If you are looking for reading materials, check out the books at the library or surf the internet for avallable services that offer a listening ear. These products and services are accessible and were made for you to utilize, You can ask a trusted adult if you have questions about it and how It apples to your situation. Do not feel hopeless and helpless if you find yourself bothered by these concerns. There are a lot of people who care for you. You just need to be assertive Instead of being passive or aggressive In resolving mental, emotional, and social concerns. The information you need Is Just at the tip of your fingertips or just a few steps away. Achieving wellness is a lifelong process. You need to help yourself and help others as you go through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood Summary If mental, emotional, and social concerns are not properly addressed, the effects can be devastating because it affects one's self-esteem. Learning how to communicate and being a good listener improves self-image and relationships with others, and in dealing with stress. A health-enhancing decision goes through the process of identifying the situation, examining alternatives, considering the consequences, and deciding on a healthenhancing course of action. There are appropriate resources and people who can help in dealing with mental, emotional, and social health concerns.