Assignment title: Information


You are to complete a word essay that critically reflects on the following statement : ' Health and wellness is more than the absence of disease. . Therefore being in a state of health and wellness requires more than medical treatment .' This critical reflection is to include:  discussion of the concepts of health, wellness, illness and disease  identification of biopsychosocial factors that impact on health and wellness  an example of biopsychosocial factors contributing to illness  an example of psychosocial factors being the main contributors to illness  critical analysis of general responses to health and wellness issues  an example of a behavioural response and an example of a cognitive response to health and wellness issues  reference to relevant literature, linking your ideas to theory discussed in the unit  clearly and logically presented ideas  a range of literature reviewed, evaluated and correctly referenced Marking criteria is as follows Definition of health, wellness, illness and disease 2. Explanation of biopsychosocial factors 3. Example of biopsychosocial factors contributing to illness 4. Example of psychosocial factors being the main contributors to illness 5. Critical analysis of general responses to health and wellness issues 6. Example of a behavioural response and example of a cognitive response to health and wellness issues 7. Evidence of familiarity with relevant literature and theory Structure 8. Appropriate introduction provided that clearly articulates the topic 9. Main ideas clearly and logically presented 10. Appropriate conclusion provided that summarises the key findings/ideas 11. Relevant literature used properly Third person writing style