Health issues facing youth AOS3 Unit 1

Mental Health Mental health is about promoting a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community

3.2 million Australians (20% of the population aged between 16 and 85) had a mental disorder in the twelve months prior to the survey. One in four young people experienced at least one mental disorder in last 12 months

List as many words a you can relating to the following terms: Mental health Physical Health

MindMatters MindMatters is a national mental health initiative for secondary schools funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and is implemented by Principals Australia. MindMatters uses a whole school approach to mental health promotion and with this focus, embeds promotion, prevention and early intervention; enhances the development of school environments; develops social and emotional skills; helps school communities; develops strategies; and working with families all with the aim of raising awareness and providing coping strategies for all individuals.

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Mental health Reason why NHPA Biological risk factors Behavioral risk factors Social environment risk factors Physical environment Health promotion strategies Leading cause of burden of disease More than 20% of Australians will experience mental illness Genetics Physical (chemical imbalance) Age Substance use Stress Binge drinking Family conflict Social isolation Family breakdown reduced access to health care Homelessness bullying beyondblue National Suicide Prevention Strategy KidsMatter MindMatters

obesity

http://www.aihw.gov.au/overweight-and-obesity/burden-of-disease/

Obesity Reason why NHPA Biological risk factors Behavioural risk factors Health promotion strategies Social environment Direct costs Global epidemic Increases risk of other diseases Weight high calorie intake , low fibre diet and overconsumption, sedentary life style National Obesity Strategy Measure Up Family influence Time poor family socioeconomic status of family Estimated $11 billion per year