Actions for change
Figure 1: A model describing how the set of actions operates to enhance wellbeing.
As the evidence indicates, it is known that each action theme (connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, give) positively enhances personal wellbeing. The model suggests that following the advice of these interventions enhances personal well-being by making a person feel good and by bolstering his/her mental capital. The actions mainly influence well-being and mental capital by interacting at the level of ‘functioning’. They may not be sufficient to denote ‘good functioning’ in its entirety but, according to the evidence base to date, they play an essential role in satisfying needs for positive relationships, autonomy, competency and security. 13
