Module 4 - Adolescence

Question 1

puberty is marked by

Answer 1

the onset of puberty

Question 2

social milestones that mark the end of puberty

Answer 2

• finishing school
• entering employment
• entering tertiary education
• beginning serious intimate relationship
• having children

Question 3

adolescent issues

Answer 3

smoking, drinking, illicit drug use, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, obesity

Question 4

adolescence is characterised by

Answer 4

physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, experimentation and risk taking

Question 5

risk taking and mental health issues affect the development of how many?

Answer 5

1/4

Question 6

daily smoking

Answer 6

rates halved between 2001 and 2016

Question 7

alcohol consumption

Answer 7

advised against for those under 18, most dangerous for those under 15

Question 8

most common drug used 12-17 yrs

Answer 8

cannabis

Question 9

physical activity

Answer 9

reduced physical activity, increased sedentary behaviour

Question 10

prevalent mental health issues

Answer 10

depression, anxiety, behaviour disorders, eating disorders, self harm, loneliness, early psychosis

Question 11

how many young people experience mental health issues worldwide?

Answer 11

10-20%

Question 12

leading causes of disability in rural/regional areas

Answer 12

autism, adhd, bipolar disorder

Question 13

18-25 reported higher levels of ____ compared to all other age groups

Answer 13

loneliness

Question 14

what approach should be taken to mental health in young people?

Answer 14

avoiding institutionalisation and over medicalisation, as well as non-pharmacological approaches

Question 15

examples of mental health determinants include

Answer 15

• pressure to conform
• exploration of sexual identity
• increased technology use
• bullying and other violence
• socioeconomic issues
• sexual violence

Question 16

4 leading causes of death in those aged 15-24

Answer 16

suicide, land and transport accidents, accidental poisoning, assault

Question 17

adolescent gaming disorder

Answer 17

mental health condition involving addictive behaviour of gaming to the point it takes over their lives and has negative consequences

Question 18

adolescent homelessness has risen by __% in 10 years

Answer 18

26%

Question 19

people experiencing homelessness have:

Answer 19

• poorer physical and mental health
• significant unmet health needs (especially women)
• lower life expectancy

Question 20

barriers for homeless people in accessing services include:

Answer 20

• requirement for medicare card/services that don’t bulk bill
• lack of awareness of services available
• lack of transport
• stigma and embarrassment
• previous negative experiences and distrust