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Group 3 1F-PH PharCare 1 12/09/12

Dai, Elijin Maam Castillo

dela Cruz, Francesca

Duron, Katrina

Encarnacion, Azalea

Feliciano, Patricia

INTELLECTUAL HEALTH

Intellectual health definition:

Intellectual health refers to how well your cognitive and thinking functions are working. It is part ofmental health and wellness, along with emotional health.

Your intellectual health and wellness involves your ability to think clearly and realistically, to have morepositive thoughts than negative thinking, to be able to pay attention appropriately, to have good short

and long term memory, and to value learning over your entire lifetime.

Intellectual health is not just academic knowledge. It also includes common sense, creativity and generalknowledge.

CHARACTERISTICS:1. A positive outlook on life.2. A realistic set of expectations and approaches to life.3. Effective management of emotions.4. The ability to function well with others.5. The ability to draw strength from others without being overtly dependent upon them.6. Reasonable appetites.7. A spiritual nature.8. Effective coping skills.9. An honest self-regard and self-esteem.

10. The ability to view the world honestly, accurately, and realistically.[Donnelly, J.W., Eburne, N., & Kittleson, M. (2001). Mental health: Dimensions of self-esteem andemotional well-being. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.]

-Think critically, are open to new ideas and are willing to take on a challenging project.-Have a sense of humor and a sense of your place in the world.

-Are creative and curious and never stop learning.-Take what youve learned in theory or in the classroom, with what youve experienced in your life, inorder to lead a more fulfilling life.

-Stay current with events around you and are interested in what is goingon in the world.-Trust your ability to make good decisions.

-Challenge yourself to see more than one side of an issue.-Are a creative and resourceful person.

-Don't believe all you read or see on TV, but think critically about it instead.

FACTORS:1) EDUCATION first step in how to begin an intellectually healthy lifestyle.

Higher education as in college is not always needed to be considered "intellectually healthy", butgetting the most out of the education level you do reach, is the key.2) Work

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plays a key role in developing an intellectual healthy life as well.

But, too much mental stimulation can lead to being stressed out and affect other parts of one's life in anegative way.

The way we go about work should be something challenging and yet enjoyable and leave us with anoverall good feeling about what we are doing at the end of the day.3) Religion

keeps our minds thinking about GOD and trying to add him into our everyday lives, which is a challengeand goal for most if not all of us. GOD is more prevalent in some lives than in others but having some sort of belief in a higher power isgood for the human desire to want to know more4) Hobbies playing a sport are very much part of being intellectually healthy. Athletics make us think things through in and out and really challenge not only our minds, but ourbodies as well

PREVENTION:Impairments of the Intellectual Health can be Intellectual Delay or Intellectual Disabilities includingIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities (formerly called Mental Retardation), Learning Disability,acquired brain injuries, neurodegenerative diseases (dementia) and the like.

People with this kind of disability experience difficulty in learning and performing practical life skills dueto the impairment in their cognition and adaptability.

The common causes of intellectual disabilities are:-Genetic Condition-Problems during Pregnancy

-Problems at Birth-Problems after Birth

-Health Problems-Poverty and Cultural Deprivation

Most of these Intellectual Disabilities cannot be cured; but people with this kind of disability can adjustand learn by means of specialized learning techniques and strategies.Preventive measures are also done to minimize the probability of having an Intellectual Disability.

Prenatal Care

updating immunizations;reviewing use of medications;reviewing diet and vitamin supplementation, including folic acid;considering genetic counseling; andstopping use of alcohol, cigarettesor other tobacco forms, illegal drugs, and legal drugs not approved by the doctor.

getting plenty of rest and sleep;eating nutritious meals;avoiding alcohol, cigarettes and drugs;

avoiding people who are sick;wearing seat belts in a car; andnot lifting heavy objects.

Prevention during childhood:Childhood immunizations to protect children from at least six diseases that can lead to brain damage.These include measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), Hib disease, varicella (chicken pox), and

pneumococcal disease.

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Injury prevention to avoid brain damage, such as using bicycle helmets and safety seats and seat belts in

automobiles; preventing near-drowning; preventing falls and protecting babies from severe shaking.Newborn screening to identify treatable genetic conditions.

Reducing the incidence of Reyes syndrome caused by giving medicines containing salicylate (aspirin);instead, using medicines containing acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to reduce the brain damage caused

by Reyes syndrome.Reducing exposure to lead, mercury and other toxins in the environment that are known to cause braindamage.Protecting children from household products that are poisonous.

PROMOTION:Health Promotion is1. any action taken to maximize mental health and well-being among populations and individuals2. helping people discover the synergies between their core passions and optimal health,3. enhancing their motivation to strive for optimal health, and4. supporting them in changing their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health.

WAYS TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE INTELLECTUAL HEALTH:1. Taking care of your body is a powerful first step towards intellectual and emotional health. The mindand the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, youll automatically experience greater

mental and emotional well-being.2. its important to pay attention to your own needs and feelings.3. Try to maintain a balance between your daily responsibilities and the things you enjoy.4. Engage in meaningful, creative work.5. Learn or discover new things. Think of it as intellectual candy.END

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