sheridan w pdhpe hsc option 1:the health of young people
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Option 1: The Health of Young People
Areas of Concern
Mental Health Problems and Illnesses
Major problems and illnesses: Stress Anxiety Depression Anxiety Psychosis Conduct disorders Eating disorders
Mental Health Problems and Illnesses Morbidity
Mental Health Problems and Illnesses Support Websites
http://au.reachout.com/ http://www.headspace.
org.au/ http://www.youthbeyon
dblue.com/
Alcohol ConsumptionINFLUENCES: Individual factors e.g self esteem High level of disposable income Peer Pressure Australian Cultural Norms (Socially Accepted)
RISK FACTORS: Poor social skills Relationship and family problems Media/advertising Poor coping strategies Lack of parental supervision
High Risk Drinking Statistics
http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/Lookup/4102.0Chapter5002008
RISKY/HIGH RISK DRINKING(a) AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK - 2007
Drinking support and Binge drinking campaign websites:
http://www.drinkwise.org.au/parents/parents-of-15-17/parents-with-kids-aged-15-to-17/
http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/DrinkingNightmare/publishing.nsf
Road Safety
Young people most at risk for road accidents:
Male drivers Female passengers People living in rural and remote areas Inexperienced drivers
Risk Factors: Gender-male Inexperience Age Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs Speeding Fatigue Peer pressure
Accident statistics based on age:
HOSPITALISATION DUE TO TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS(a) - 2005-06
Sexual Health DiseasesYoung people most at risk: Homosexual males People with low self-esteem People engaging in unprotected sex People who are sexually active at a younger
age
Influences: Individual factors (not being loved ect.) Poor coping skills Society’s values on sexual relationships Peer pressure
Risk factors: Not being educated Peer pressure Unprotected sex Lower socioeconomic status
Sexual Health Awareness campaign websites:
http://au.reachout.com/Wellbeing/Sex-and-relationships/Sex?gclid=CITDguPA_LkCFUpZpQodpm0ACw
http://www.sti.health.gov.au/internet/sti/publishing.nsf
Body Image IssuesPeople most at risk: Females High-school students People suffering a mental illness Inactive young people
Influences: Personality styles (e.g. Perfectionist) Poor nutritional choices Media Family history Culture (judging of appearances, expectations ect.)
References: Buchanan, D., O’Connor, D., McLean, J., & Ingram, K. (2009). Peak performance 2:
HSC PDHPE. South Yarra, VIC: Macmillan Education Australia PTY LTD http://au.reachout.com/ http://www.headspace.org.au/ http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/ http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/Lookup/4102.0Chapter5002008 http://www.drinkwise.org.au/parents/parents-of-15-17/parents-with-kids-aged-15-to-17
/ http://www.drinkingnightmare.gov.au/internet/DrinkingNightmare/publishing.nsf http://mg450.wordpress.com/ http://au.reachout.com/Wellbeing/Sex-and-relationships/Sex?gclid=CITDguPA_LkCFUp
ZpQodpm0ACw http://www.sti.health.gov.au/internet/sti/publishing.nsf