According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness refers to the active quest for practices,
decisions, and lifestyles that contribute to a state of holistic wellbeing (What is wellness?
2021). I believe that social heath is one of the most critical wellness issues that should be
explained to society. Social health refers to a person’s ability to manage and act depending
on different social situations. Studies indicate that social health is less instinctively familiar
than physical and mental health (Encyclopedia.com, b 2022). Social health form one of three
pillars of the definition of wellness. Other studies indicate that social health is more than
preventing mental and social problems. It means being in an increased degree of
satisfaction, including a sense of belonging and compassion for other people. As people
live and grow, they build social ties in the places where they live. They become a part of
different communities, such as schools, colleges, or offices. These positive relationships
help individuals develop a support system that makes them healthier. People tend to ignore
and fail to address this wellness issue; however, it is one of the most important aspects of
wellness.
b b b b b b b b Social health is connected to overall individual health. Individuals' connection with the
people around them can determine their physical and mental health (Encyclopedia.com,
2022). For example, if the relationship between an individual and the people around them
is negative, it can lead to severe impacts such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm and
physical impacts such as heart illnesses, stroke, and even death. On the other hand,
positive relationships contribute to life satisfaction and happiness, which in turn help
maintain physical health. Reflecting on this issue, it is evident that social health is
interconnected with other dimensions of an individual state of wellness. Therefore, it is
crucial to forming healthy relationships to live an overall healthy life.
References
Encycopedia.com(2022,July 13). Social Health. Encyclopedia.com.
https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-
maps/social-health
What is wellness? Global Wellness Institute. (2021, September 3).
https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/what-is-wellness/
