being in a state of health and wellness requires more than medical treatment.

Order Description

You are to complete a 1500 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.

Content
1. 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
Subtotal: / 85
Written Expression
12. Third person writing style used
13. Fluent writing style used with correct spelling, grammar and
punctuation
Presentation
14. Presentation guidelines followed as specified in the
Student Learning Support website
15. Word count within 10% of requirement
Referencing
16. In-text referencing follows APA referencing style (6th
ed.) as set out in the Referencing section of the Student
Learning Support website
17. List of references provided as outlined in the Student
Learning Support website