Triangles and triads: A health comparison

I recently introduced the Interactive Health Triad, my thesis for the inter-related nature of health, wellness, and well-being (​more​).

The Triad highlights health in action. It is a reminder that health knowledge needs active engagement and personal agency. It works for all health topics.

How does the Health Triad compare to the Health Triangle?

Historically, the Health Triangle has been used as a visual to describe health in three dimensions – physical, social, and emotional (mental).

On the other hand, the Triad maps the complexity of a person’s personal journey with a set of three connected parts. They are 1) my life goals, 2) my choices and actions, and 3) my health, happiness, and success.

The Triad is not limited by any one health dimension. Dimensions of health are sometimes referred to as elements or pillars. There are countless published combinations typically ranging from five to ten dimensions including but not limited to:

Let’s evolve to Elements of Well-Being.

Next week, I’ll share a new framework I’m using in the development of a new health education curriculum. I call it the “Elements of Well-Being.”

I wish you all the best in the new year as we dive into the elements of well-being for you, me, and especially our learners.

Until next time . . . ~g

Gary Lemke, ​Interactive