Needs

Needs outline that which is necessary for a human to:

• be physically and mentally healthy
• have optimal physiological and psychological functioning

Furthermore, needs are defined by their effects of neglect and fulfillment.

• The neglect of a need for over 50 years would cause significant detrimental effects on a person's physical and mental health and physiological and psychological functioning.
• The fulfillment of a need for over 50 years would cause significant positive effects on a person's physical and mental health and physiological and psychological functioning.

Physiological needs

That which is necessary for optimal physiological functioning of biological systems.

• Eat
• Sleep
• Exercise

Psychological needs

That which is necessary for optimal psychological functioning of the brain.

• Relationships
• Meaning
• Positive emotion
• Self-esteem
• Security
• Resilience
• Leisure