Option 1: The Health of Young People

Areas of Concern

Mental Health Problems and Illnesses

Major problems and illnesses: Stress Anxiety Depression Anxiety Psychosis Conduct disorders Eating disorders

Mental Health Problems and Illnesses Morbidity

Mental Health Problems and Illnesses Support Websites

http://au.reachout.com/ http://www.headspace.

org.au/ http://www.youthbeyon

dblue.com/

Alcohol ConsumptionINFLUENCES: Individual factors e.g self esteem High level of disposable income Peer Pressure Australian Cultural Norms (Socially Accepted)

RISK FACTORS: Poor social skills Relationship and family problems Media/advertising Poor coping strategies Lack of parental supervision

High Risk Drinking Statistics

http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4102.0Chapter5002008

RISKY/HIGH RISK DRINKING(a) AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK - 2007

Drinking support and Binge drinking campaign websites:

http://www.drinkwise.org.au/parents/parents-of-15-17/parents-with-kids-aged-15-to-17/

http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/DrinkingNightmare/publishing.nsf

Road Safety

Young people most at risk for road accidents:

Male drivers Female passengers People living in rural and remote areas Inexperienced drivers

Risk Factors: Gender-male Inexperience Age Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs Speeding Fatigue Peer pressure

Accident statistics based on age:

HOSPITALISATION DUE TO TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS(a) - 2005-06

Sexual Health DiseasesYoung people most at risk: Homosexual males People with low self-esteem People engaging in unprotected sex People who are sexually active at a younger

age

Influences: Individual factors (not being loved ect.) Poor coping skills Society’s values on sexual relationships Peer pressure

Risk factors: Not being educated Peer pressure Unprotected sex Lower socioeconomic status

Sexually transmitted disease statistics:

http://mg450.wordpress.com/

Sexual Health Awareness campaign websites:

http://au.reachout.com/Wellbeing/Sex-and-relationships/Sex?gclid=CITDguPA_LkCFUpZpQodpm0ACw

http://www.sti.health.gov.au/internet/sti/publishing.nsf

Body Image IssuesPeople most at risk: Females High-school students People suffering a mental illness Inactive young people

Influences: Personality styles (e.g. Perfectionist) Poor nutritional choices Media Family history Culture (judging of appearances, expectations ect.)

References: Buchanan, D., O’Connor, D., McLean, J., & Ingram, K. (2009). Peak performance 2:

HSC PDHPE. South Yarra, VIC: Macmillan Education Australia PTY LTD http://au.reachout.com/ http://www.headspace.org.au/ http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/ http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4102.0Chapter5002008 http://www.drinkwise.org.au/parents/parents-of-15-17/parents-with-kids-aged-15-to-17

/ http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/DrinkingNightmare/publishing.nsf http://mg450.wordpress.com/ http://au.reachout.com/Wellbeing/Sex-and-relationships/Sex?gclid=CITDguPA_LkCFUp

ZpQodpm0ACw http://www.sti.health.gov.au/internet/sti/publishing.nsf