health well-being - Internationalgbc
internationalgbc.org › 2022/01/20 › health-well-beingJan 20, 2022 · The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ (WHO, 1948). This is consistent with the biopsychosocial model of health, which considers physiological, psychological and social factors in health and illness, and interactions ...
W is for Wellbeing and the WHO definition of health
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesOct 27, 2014 · Although we are prepared to spend dizzying sums on health care no one seems quite sure what health is. The World Health Organization made a bold offer in 1948. Their definition of health is ‘not merely the absence of disease or infirmity but a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being’. But this utopian vision is an unattainable ideal, bearing no relation to the struggles of real people in an imperfect world.
Health and Well-Being - World Health Organization
www.who.int › major-themes › health-and-well-beingThe WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her ...