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Health is generally considered as the absence of disease or injury, though the definition has been broadened to consider not only physical health, but mental and social health as well. Wellness is a comprehensive term that considers even more than just physical, mental, and social health. It looks at a person’s whole situation and other dimensions. The eight dimensions of wellness include a comprehensive list of areas that need to flourish to be considered “well,” beyond just physical, social, and mental dimensions. When you hear the word “health,” what comes to mind? You probably associate health with the absence of disease, or not being sick. This definition isn’t technically wrong. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This wider view of health considers not just physical health, but also mental health, relationships, and connections to others.Similar to health, wellness is also a term that considers more than just one’s physical health. Wellness involves living to your fullest potential and finding satisfaction in many areas, or dimensions, of life. This includes areas beyond your own person, and it takes into consideration a number of factors that surround you. You may not always realize it, but your unique situation in life contributes to your overall wellness. When you’re talking about wellness, there are eight dimensions that are recognized to have an impact on someone’s overall well-being.