1. Health issues facing youth
AOS3
Unit 1

2. 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. 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

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

5. 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.

6. Headspace

7. Kids helpline

8. Complete activity 5.1 page 169

9. 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

10. obesity

20. 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