7062MAPA - C0LLABORATIVE SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECT

Reflective writing on SDG 3-Good health and Well being

Divya Bosco Eugine Fernandez

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1. My reflection on SDG 3: Getting Around on the Path to Well-being 3

2. Healthcare access 3

3. Mental health 3

4. Choosing a lifestyle 4

5. Community and global health 4

6. Moving on 5

7. Reference 6

MY REFLECTION ON SDG 3: GETTING AROUND ON THE PATH TO WELL-BEING

The third Sustainable Development Goal, "Good Health and Well-Being," has a significant impact on how my life will unfold. This common aspiration resonates throughout individual experiences, social groups, and our shared humanity. In this reflective essay, I examine how SDG 3 affects the way I view health and well-being and how they relate to the rest of my life. The assertion that health is a fundamental right and not a privilege calls for action. A future where good health is inherent in every human narrative is what motivates me to advocate for equitable well-being after observing local healthcare disparities and valuing mental health (Venkatesh, 2022).

HEALTHCARE ACCESS

My life's course has been significantly impacted by access to healthcare, a core component of SDG 3. I've benefited from a privilege that isn't available to everyone by living in a region with a strong healthcare infrastructure. However, there are glaring disparities that are present even within my own neighborhood. Friends and family who hold a special place in my heart have struggled against insurmountable barriers to receiving care. For some people, access to healthcare has become an unreachable dream due to financial constraints, and their suffering has increased as a result of excruciatingly long wait times. My unwavering conviction about the urgent need for equitable healthcare systems has been deeply ingrained by these experiences. It serves as a poignant reminder that having access to healthcare should be a fundamental human right that cuts across all economic, social, and geographic barriers. It will take all of us working together to ensure that access to high-quality healthcare is not just a pipe dream but an essential component of everyone's life story (Gallego-Nicholls et al., 2022).

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health, often overlooked in discussions about well-being, holds a special place in SDG 3. I have struggled with the weighty notes of stress and anxiety throughout my personal journey, struggles that are frequently hidden from the public eye. These quiet conflicts have deepened our understanding of the significance of mental health in our lives. A poignant reminder that the pursuit of well-being goes far beyond physical health is provided by the fact that SDG 3 places a focus on mental well-being. It includes the fine lines of emotional and psychological balance.

Recognizing the complex interactions between our mental and physical states is a requirement of SDG 3. It serves as a reminder that true well-being calls for both the presence of mental toughness and emotional stability, in addition to the absence of physical illness. In light of the realization that the harmonious blending of both melodies creates a symphony of true well-being, I have made a commitment to fostering a society that nurtures mental health with the same ardor as it tends to physical health (Cinar & Bilodeau, 2022).

CHOOSING A LIFESTYLE:

I've come to the realization that as I move through the corridors of my life, it is my decisions that are the sculptors creating the sculpture of my health and well-being. These decisions have a significant impact on everything from the foods that grace my plate to the exercise routines and the nuances of stress management. Each decision adds to the picture of my well-being. This close relationship between decisions and well-being has highlighted the transformative potential of knowledge and awareness (Sanchez et al., 2022).

In this epiphany, I've learned that information is the compass pointing us in the direction of healthier decisions, both personally and collectively. It gives us the power to choose wisely when it comes to our diet, exercise, and mental health. It motivates us to cultivate a way of life that promotes not only our own well-being but also a positive impact on our neighborhoods (Kocag & Popescu, 2022).

It becomes clear to me as I consider SDG 3 how crucial personal accountability is to advancing well-being. We can all work together to create a society where health and well-being are valued principles that are widely accessible and deeply woven into our lives by fostering a culture of education and awareness (Sommer et al., 2023).

COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL HEALTH

A vast tapestry of local and global health unfolds before me as I expand my vision beyond the boundaries of my personal experience. I can see firsthand the complex strengths and weaknesses of our healthcare systems within the confines of my own neighborhood. While providing care for many, these systems also highlight resource and access disparities that demand our attention (World Health Organization, 2022).

The COVID-19 pandemic has nevertheless made a lasting impression on the history of humanity on the grand stage of global health. It serves as a stark reminder of our interconnectedness, which transcends national boundaries. The pandemic highlights the critical value of global cooperation and solidarity in addressing public health emergencies that affect us all. It serves as a reminder that problems like infectious diseases and lack of access to vaccines affect people all over the world and call for cooperation and compassion.

I am motivated to fight for fair healthcare systems in my community and to promote global health cooperation as I consider the landscape of community and global health. I do this because I realize how closely connected our collective well-being is to that of the entire world (Madil et al., 2022).

MOVING ON:

The idea that health and well-being are active pursuits rather than passive states has been reinforced as a result of reflecting on SDG 3. It serves as a call to action, encouraging us to think about how we can improve both our own and other people's well-being. There are many ways to participate in SDG 3, whether it be by promoting fair access to healthcare, assisting with mental health initiatives, or adopting conscientious lifestyle choices.

SDG 3 is a journey we are all on as a species, not a distant destination. It connects day-to-day living to well-being and health. My personal experiences show that well-being is a continuous process, highlighting the importance of reflection as a catalyst for change in the effort to ensure that everyone can access good health and well-being (Roser, 2023).

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