Its orientation is to a symptom - treatment system. Optimum health is achieved when all three aspects are considered and cared for. Wellness is a decision one makes to move toward optimal health. It becomes a way of life. It is an appreciation that everything you do, think, feel and believe has an impact on your state of health.
Wellness is acceptance of oneself.
Given the size and accessibility of this population, our schools can make an enormous, positive impact on the health of the nation. Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad. Self-reported reductions in drug use, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking were achieved through coordinated school health education. Given the size and accessibility of this population, our schools can make an enormous, positive impact on the health of the nation. Rigorous studies show that coordinated health education in schools effectively reduces the prevalence of health risk behaviors among youth.