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Forms of Wellbeing

Introduce

Wellbeing is linked to all areas of our lives. Therefore, our social, emotional and physical development can impact on our mental health.

NHS Forth Valley

Read these infographics from NHS Forth Valley to discover the importance of social wellbeing.
These resources will help you to understand that children’s personal, social and emotional development, and their health, are connected to their mental wellbeing. Development in these areas is crucial for them to lead healthy and happy lives and is fundamental to their learning and development.

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NHS Forth Valley – Social Wellbeing
NHS Forth Valley – Physical Wellbeing
NHS Forth Valley – Mental Wellbeing

The wellbeing of every child, no matter their age, is an important factor in their ability to develop into confident, resilient and happy adults. This section will introduce you to how personal, social and emotional development can impact on the wellbeing of young children. 

By reading the following information, you will begin to understand that children’s personal, social and emotional development and wellbeing is crucial for them to lead healthy and happy lives and is fundamental to their learning and development.

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Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development, as well as promoting positive wellbeing, can result in:

  • Higher levels of concentration and motivation
  • Confidence to take risks and explore
  • More positive relationships with others
  • Resilience to overcome challenges
  • Increased emotional regulation
  • Stronger sense of self

Image credited to Bryony Page (The Beehive)

Research references:

 Jones, Damon E., Mark Greenberg, and Max Crowley. “Early social-emotional functioning and public health: The relationship between kindergarten social competence and future wellness.” American journal of public health 105, no. 11 (2015): 2283-2290.

Develop

We can all support the wellbeing of young children through our interactions with them, and ensure that they continue to nurture their mental health by encouraging them to be kind to themselves, as well as others. 

NHS Every Mind Matters

By completing this activity, you will begin to understand that children’s personal, social and emotional development and wellbeing is crucial for them to lead healthy and happy lives and is fundamental to their learning and development. 

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Reflect

After reading the above, reflect on the following:

  • How can your interactions support the mental health and wellbeing of young children?
  • If you are working in a care or school environment, what other impacts or factors do you need to be aware of which may impact a child’s wellbeing?
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