Complete Behavioral Health

Our overall behavioral health depends on:

  1. Physical Wellbeing. Physical health depends on nurturing yourself by eating well, getting enough sleep, consistently exercising, seeking medical attention for health concerns, enjoying life, etc.
  2. Emotional Resilience. Emotional health includes the skills of recognizing and self-regulating your feelings, appreciating what you have, continual learning, imagineering new possibilities, etc.
  3. Mental Flexibility. Mental health requires an accurate perception and understanding of your surroundings, the skill to empathize and partner with others, the ability to achieve your objectives, etc.
  4. Relationship Vitality. Relationship health includes friendships of mutual caring, acceptance without expectations, shared respect, reciprocal trust, etc.

As the diagram illustrates, these four components of behavioral health all connect. By becoming more aware of how they interrelate and impact on each other, we can develop strategies to achieve better balance, improved relationships, and added satisfaction.