Module 4 - Adolescence Flashcards
puberty is marked by
the onset of puberty
social milestones that mark the end of puberty
- finishing school
- entering employment
- entering tertiary education
- beginning serious intimate relationship
- having children
adolescent issues
smoking, drinking, illicit drug use, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, obesity
adolescence is characterised by
physical, cognitive, emotional and social development, experimentation and risk taking
risk taking and mental health issues affect the development of how many?
1/4
daily smoking
rates halved between 2001 and 2016
alcohol consumption
advised against for those under 18, most dangerous for those under 15
most common drug used 12-17 yrs
cannabis
physical activity
reduced physical activity, increased sedentary behaviour
prevalent mental health issues
depression, anxiety, behaviour disorders, eating disorders, self harm, loneliness, early psychosis
how many young people experience mental health issues worldwide?
10-20%
leading causes of disability in rural/regional areas
autism, adhd, bipolar disorder
18-25 reported higher levels of ____ compared to all other age groups
loneliness
what approach should be taken to mental health in young people?
avoiding institutionalisation and over medicalisation, as well as non-pharmacological approaches
examples of mental health determinants include
- pressure to conform
- exploration of sexual identity
- increased technology use
- bullying and other violence
- socioeconomic issues
- sexual violence
4 leading causes of death in those aged 15-24
suicide, land and transport accidents, accidental poisoning, assault
adolescent gaming disorder
mental health condition involving addictive behaviour of gaming to the point it takes over their lives and has negative consequences
adolescent homelessness has risen by __% in 10 years
26%
people experiencing homelessness have:
- poorer physical and mental health
- significant unmet health needs (especially women)
- lower life expectancy
barriers for homeless people in accessing services include:
- 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
