Unit 2 -personal health

Question 1

risk taking

Answer 1

is exposure to the chance of loss’ injury or gain

Question 2

why do adolescents take risks

Answer 2

• less developed frontal lobe
  -establishes identity
• cognitive immaturity
• ignorance
• achieve a sense of accomplishment
• associated thrill
• to deal with problems or challenges

Question 3

example of a physical, social and emotional risk

Answer 3

phys: drinking, drug use or smoking
social: attending a party, using social media
emotional: social media, sharing feeling with someone,

Question 4

what are positive and negative risks

Answer 4

positive: may cause short term harm or embarrassment but have long term outcomes that will enhance our lives and wellbeing

negative: may build self esteem but the costs are potentially high

Question 5

most common risk taking behaviour

Answer 5

binge drinking, dangerous driving, drug use

Question 6

3 personal skills a young adult needs to manage risk and maintain safety

Answer 6

critical thinking skills - being able to assess peer and media influences and stick to values and beliefs without being peer pressured

negotiation/refusing risks- conflict management and assertiveness skills

Interpersonal communication skills- verbal and non verbal communication and giving and receiving feedback from others

Question 7

what factors contribute to adolescent risk taking

Answer 7

youth factors : low self esteem, poor social skills, lack of empathy
family factors : family conflict? harsh discipline, abuse
school factors : school failure or drop out, bullying, peer rejection
community and social factors : homelessness, refugee experience, lack of support services

Question 8

what factors prevent adolescent risk taking

Answer 8

youth: optimism, strong achievement, creativity
family: supportive parents, secure family environment, attachment to family
school: positive school climate, pro-social peer group, opportunities for success
community and cultural: secure housing, strong cultural identity, participation in community group

Question 9

what is advocacy and how can someone advocate for health

Answer 9

advocacy involves individuals taking health into their own hands, promoting their own health needs, generating community awareness and contributing to decision making around particular health issues

write to politicians, run an awareness day ect

Question 10

skills adolescents need to be an advocate for their own health

Answer 10

• promoting their own health needs
• ensuring they are educated and informed on health issues
• promoting the issue to generate awareness
• contributing to and influencing decision making

Question 11

two youth health services

Answer 11

headspace
kids helpline

Question 12

what is binge drinking

Answer 12

heavy alcohol use over a short period of time

Question 13

three statistics of adolescent binge drinking

Answer 13

over one in every 10 deaths (13 %) of Australians aged 14-17 is alcohol related

3.7 % of 12-17 year olds in aus had more than 10 standard drinks atleast once a month

around 4 in 10 (42%) of people between 18 and 24 were shown to be consuming alcohol at risky levels

Question 14

why might adolescents binge drink

Answer 14

• peer pressure “to seem cool”
• to cope with feelings “makes you forget about stuff”

Question 15

short term outcomes of binge drinking

Answer 15

trouble concentrating, memory lapses, mood changes, increased aggression, more impulsive, less able to cope with choices, disinhibition

Question 16

long term outcomes of binge drinking

Answer 16

liver disease, weakened immune system, memory loss, digestive problems, mental health problems, more likely to be overweight

Question 17

prevention for binge drinking

Answer 17

• set your limits
• avoid drinking rounds and shots
• water and food
• have a plan B
• alcohol, tobacco and other drugs council Aus
• drink wise
• real mates campaign

Question 18

Treatment options

Answer 18

• the link: provides health service as well as information and referrals
• holyoke: an organisation that provides counseling and support programs for anyone affected by alcohol
• medication such as naltrexone and acamprosate

Question 19

health promotion strategy that targets binge drinking

Answer 19

step back think ?

Question 20

personal health issue - anorexia (define)

Answer 20

Anorexia nervosa is characterised by body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight which manifests itself through deprivation the body of food

Question 21

3 statistics that shows this is an issue

Answer 21

anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders with mortality rate at 20%

adolescents are at greater risk with the average onset between 12-25 years

80% of people diagnosed with an eating disorder will have atleast one more psychiatric disorder

Question 22

risk factors for young people