Wellbeing

What does Wellbeing actually mean?

Wellbeing is a widely used term and can therefore be misleading or misunderstood.  It is not just the absence of illness or disease, but it refers to how you feel about yourself and your quality of life.  Our wellbeing is a complex combination of our physical, mental, emotional and social health factors – including having good mental health, general life satisfaction and a sense of meaning or purpose.

How can we improve our wellbeing?

A framework developed by Royal Melbourne Hospital and Northwestern Mental Health Service provides a useful overview of the key components of wellbeing.  By understanding the factors that impact our wellbeing, we are able to consider where our attention and focus is best spent.

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