Illness models are also based on atomism, which supports the idea that the source of what’s wrong can be traced down to one thing. Wellness models, conversely, are based on holism (the opposite of atomism). Holistic care is the idea that each aspect of self (your social environment, work life, genetic predispositions, etc.) is interconnected within an indivisible whole. When you approach your health holistically, you’re not just trying to find one wrong thing and fix it, you’re working to strengthen each part of yourself so that you can become healthier overall.
