What is Whole Health?
Whole Health empowers and equips people to take charge
of their physical, mental, and spiritual health to live a full and meaningful life.
Transforming the paradigm from ‘What is the matter with you?’ to ‘What matters to you?’
Whole Health Universal Definition
As defined by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report
Whole health is physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic wellbeing as defined by individuals, families, and communities. To achieve this, whole health care is an interprofessional, team-based approach anchored in trusted longitudinal relationships to promote resilience, prevent disease, and restore health. It aligns with a person's life mission, aspiration, and purpose.
Foundational Elements of Whole Health
Described by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report
"Whole Health is a common good that benefits people, families, and communities." It should be scaled and disseminated across the entire US healthcare system.
— National Academies of Sciences Engineering and medicine report