Many organisations believe that focus needs to be placed on the health and well-being of children in the UK, in order to protect the future health and well-being of individuals.
Mae llawer o sefydliadau o'r farn bod angen canolbwyntio ar iechyd a llesiant plant yn y DU er mwyn sicrhau iechyd a llesiant unigolion yn y dyfodol.
Children’s services should all be efficiently managed and coordinated. This needs supportive local and national policies that promote effective financial assistance for the provision of adequate support. These should continually support health and well-being across the lifespan.
The British Medical Association (BMA) produced a set of recommendations that has a collaborative approach to influence and benefit long-term health and well-being. The emphasis of these is on education and early intervention.
Help parents with plans for a healthy family.
Early Support for a healthy pregnancy.
Working with families to protect the new born child.
Supporting an environment that supports ‘attachment’, encourages breast feeding and recognises the early signs of postnatal depression.
Laying the foundations for a bright, healthy future and providing children with the best start in life.
Encouraging healthy behaviours, empowering the next generation.
Enjoying adolescence safely and preparing well for adulthood.
Ensuring a healthy future for our children.
Dylid rheoli a chydgysylltu'r holl wasanaethau plant yn effeithlon. Er mwyn gwneud hyn, mae angen polisïau lleol a chenedlaethol cefnogol sy'n hyrwyddo cymorth ariannol effeithiol er mwyn darparu cefnogaeth ddigonol. Dylai'r rhain gefnogi iechyd a llesiant yn barhaus drwy gydol rhychwant bywyd.
Lluniodd Cymdeithas Feddygol Prydain (BMA) gyfres o argymhellion sy'n defnyddio dull cydweithredol er mwyn dylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant yn yr hirdymor mewn ffordd fuddiol. Mae eu pwyslais ar addysg ac ymyrraeth gynnar.
Helpu rhieni i greu cynlluniau ar gyfer teulu iach. Cymorth Cynnar ar gyfer beichiogrwydd iach.
Gweithio gyda theuluoedd er mwyn diogelu'r plentyn newydd-anedig. Cefnogi amgylchedd sy'n cefnogi 'ymlyniad', yn annog bwydo ar y fron ac yn adnabod arwyddion cynnar iselder ôl-enedigol.
Gosod y sylfeini ar gyfer dyfodol iach a disglair a rhoi'r dechrau gorau i blant mewn bywyd.
Annog ymddygiad iach, grymuso'r genhedlaeth nesaf.
Mwynhau'r glasoed yn ddiogel a pharatoi'n dda ar gyfer bywyd fel oedolyn.
Sicrhau dyfodol iach i'n plant.
Mae iechyd a llesiant da yn asedau i gymdeithas.
There are many factors that influence health and well-being within communities. We have identified the major influences from conception to adulthood, now let us look at general factors that may influence health and well-being across the whole life cycle.
Use the clues to find the main influential factors to the health and well-being of a community.
Mae llawer o ffactorau sy'n dylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant o fewn cymunedau. Rydym wedi nodi'r prif ffactorau dylanwadu o adeg cenhedlu hyd at fywyd fel oedolyn, nawr gadewch i ni ystyried y ffactorau cyffredinol a all ddylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant drwy gydol y cylch bywyd cyfan.
Defnyddiwch y cliwiau er mwyn darganfod y prif ffactorau sy’n dylanwadu ar iechyd a llesiant cymuned.
A diet that does not include the right balance of all of the nutrients needed to allow the body to function properly, can lead to ill-health.
The ‘Eatwell guide’ is the model used widely in the UK to show a recommended healthy diet and is suitable for most groups of individuals. It shows the five main food groups and the proportions of each food group recommended as part of a daily healthy diet.
The food groups include:
Gall deiet nad yw'n cynnwys cydbwysedd priodol o'r holl faetholion sydd eu hangen er mwyn i'r corff weithredu'n briodol arwain at salwch.
Defnyddir y model 'plât bwyta'n iach' yn helaeth yn y DU er mwyn dangos deiet iach a argymhellir ac mae'n addas i'r rhan fwyaf o grwpiau o unigolion. Mae'n dangos y pum prif grŵp bwyd a'r cyfrannau o bob grŵp bwyd a argymhellir fel rhan o ddeiet iach dyddiol.
Mae'r grwpiau bwyd yn cynnwys y canlynol:
Without enough fluid the body cannot carry out basic processes that enable it to function correctly, such as:
Heb ddigon o hylif, ni all y corff ymgymryd â'r prosesau sylfaenol sy'n ei alluogi i weithredu'n briodol, megis:
Sleep is as important to health as eating, drinking and breathing.
It allows the body to repair itself and the brain to consolidate memories and process information.
Poor sleep is linked to physical problems such as weakened immune system and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
The quality of sleep can be improved through steps such as adjusting the light, noise and temperature in the bedroom and changing eating, drinking and exercise routines.
Source: Mental Health Foundation
Further reading - https://bit.ly/2LEHZ6j
Follow on activity: Keep a sleep diary for a week and then consider what you could do to improve the quality of your sleep.
Mae cwsg yr un mor bwysig i iechyd â bwyta, yfed ac anadlu.
Mae'n rhoi cyfle i'r corff atgyweirio ei hun ac i'r ymennydd atgyfnerthu atgofion a phrosesu gwybodaeth.
Mae diffyg cwsg yn gysylltiedig â phroblemau megis system imiwnedd wannach a phroblemau iechyd meddwl megis pryder ac iselder.
Gellir gwella ansawdd cwsg drwy gamau megis addasu lefel y golau, y sŵn a'r tymheredd yn yr ystafell wely a newid arferion bwyta, yfed ac ymarfer corff.
Ffynhonnell: Y Sefydliad Iechyd Meddwl
Deunydd darllen pellach - https://bit.ly/2LEHZ6j
Gweithgaredd dilynol: Cadwch ddyddiadur cwsg am wythnos ac wedyn ystyriwch beth y gallech ei wneud i wella ansawdd eich cwsg.
The NHS state that regular exercise can have positive health benefits throughout the life cycle. These include:
Source: NHS UK
Further reading https://bit.ly/2kij654
Physical activity also has a huge potential to enhance well-being. Even a short burst of 10 minutes’ brisk walking increases mental alertness, energy and positive mood.
Participation in regular physical activity can increase self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety. It also plays a role in preventing the development of mental health problems and in improving the quality of life of people experiencing mental health problems.
Source: Mental Health Foundation
Further reading https://bit.ly/1nlwBzZ
Mae'r GIG yn nodi y gall ymarfer corff rheolaidd fod o fudd i iechyd drwy gydol y cylch bywyd. Mae'r buddiannau hyn yn cynnwys y canlynol:
Ffynhonnell: GIG y DU
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Gall gweithgaredd corfforol hefyd wella llesiant yn sylweddol. Mae hyd yn oed pwl byr o gerdded yn gyflym am 10 munud yn deffro'r meddwl, yn cynyddu lefelau egni ac yn gwella hwyliau.
Gall cymryd rhan mewn gweithgaredd corfforol rheolaidd wella hunan-barch a gall leihau straen a phryder. Gall hefyd helpu i atal problemau iechyd meddwl rhag datblygu a gwella ansawdd bywyd pobl â phroblemau iechyd meddwl.
Ffynhonnell: Y Sefydliad Iechyd Meddwl
Deunydd darllen pellach https://bit.ly/1nlwBzZ
If an individual’s finances are healthy then this can lead to good physical health.
Healthy finances allow individuals:
Healthy finances will also lead to better mental health:
Os bydd gan unigolyn sefyllfa ariannol iach, yna gall hyn arwain at iechyd corfforol da.
Mae sefyllfa ariannol iach yn golygu y gall unigolion wneud y canlynol:
Bydd sefyllfa ariannol iach hefyd yn arwain at iechyd meddwl gwell:
Education can have a positive impact on an individual’s health and well-being. It is believed that individuals with better education live longer, healthier lives.
It can help individuals develop healthy life choices leading to better physical health and it can also help develop an understanding of themselves and their relationships with other individuals, which leads to greater self-esteem.
Work can have a positive impact on mental health by giving an individual a feeling of achievement and self-worth providing:
Being active can help prevent or maintain control of some chronic illnesses such as: heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even some types of cancer. Moving can assist in stretching muscles and improve flexibility. Being more active during the day can also help create a better night’s sleep.
Most individuals pursue hobbies because they enjoy them, and this can help relieve stress. Many hobbies can also challenge an individual’s mental abilities and enhance their problem solving skills.
Some hobbies can create social opportunities and improve self-esteem.
Gall addysg gael effaith gadarnhaol ar iechyd a llesiant unigolyn. Credir bod unigolion â gwell addysg yn byw bywyd hirach ac iachach.
Gall helpu unigolion i ddatblygu dewisiadau byw'n iach gan arwain at well iechyd corfforol a gall hefyd helpu i feithrin dealltwriaeth ohonyn nhw eu hunain a'u perthnasoedd ag unigolion eraill, sy'n arwain at well hunan-barch.
Gall gwaith gael effaith gadarnhaol ar iechyd meddwl drwy roi ymdeimlad o gyflawniad a hunan-werth i unigolyn ar yr amod:
Gall bod yn weithgar helpu i atal neu reoli rhai afiechydon cronig megis: clefyd y galon, diabetes, arthritis, ac hyd yn oed rhai mathau o ganser. Gall symud helpu i ymestyn y cyhyrau a gwella hyblygrwydd. Gall bod yn fwy gweithgar yn ystod y dydd hefyd helpu unigolion i gysgu'n well yn ystod y nos.
Mae'r rhan fwyaf o unigolion yn ymgymryd â diddordebau am eu bod yn eu mwynhau, a gall hyn helpu i leihau straen. Gall llawer o ddiddordebau hefyd herio galluoedd meddwl unigolion a gwella eu sgiliau datrys problemau.
Gall rhai diddordebau greu cyfleoedd cymdeithasol a gwella hunan-barch.
Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., RN (2015) says that relationships – whether social or intimate – make individuals happier and contribute to the joy in life. They constitute a vital part of well-being.
Healthy relationships can reduce stress and stop individuals from being lonely.
By developing positive, trusting, social relationships with individuals in the community, this can help individuals to feel socially included and improve their self-confidence.
Mae Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., RN (2015): o'r farn bod perthnasoedd – boed yn gymdeithasol neu'n agos – yn gwneud unigolion yn hapusach ac yn cyfrannu at lawenydd mewn bywyd. Maent yn rhan hanfodol o lesiant.
Gall perthnasoedd iach leihau straen ac atal unigolion rhag teimlo'n unig.
Gall meithrin perthnasoedd cymdeithasol cadarnhaol, llawn ymddiriedaeth ag unigolion yn y gymuned helpu unigolion i deimlo eu bod wedi'u cynnwys yn gymdeithasol a gwella eu hunan-hyder.
Let’s talk about you. Consider each of these elements in your own life. Fill in the mind map then print and swap with a partner. Give advice on how they could improve their health and well-being further.
Beth am i ni eich trafod chi. Ystyriwch bob un o'r elfennau hyn yn eich bywyd chi. Llenwch y map meddwl, wedyn argraffwch y map a'i gyfnewid â phartner. Rhowch gyngor o ran sut y gallai wella ei iechyd a'i lesiant ymhellach.