Learning in this strand develops a personal understanding of health, its determinants and their relationship to spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social development is essential for learners. Healthy students have a greater capacity to learn. A commitment to personal health is a significant factor in living a happy, healthy and productive life. Learners will be provided with opportunities to develop an understanding of how they view themselves and those around them, as well as encouraging positive individual and social health behaviours. Learners will gain an understanding of factors which can or do impact on young people during adolescence, and how these factors can be effectively managed. Factors include relationships, mental health, puberty, depression, and sexuality.