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Mental Health (Nature and Extent (leading cause of morbidity for young…
Mental Health
Nature and Extent
leading cause of morbidity for young people
depression
anxiety
schizophrenia
self-harm
suicide
eating disorders
26% of YP have a mental disorder
Risk Factors
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poor body image
lack of parental supervision
low attachment to school
poor social skills
lack of support networks
unsafe home environment
lack of feeling accomplished with achievements
non- active lifestyle
Young People Most at Risk
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Unemployed
Socially alienated/disadvantaged e.g. low SES
ATSI
Early school leavers
YP living in rural/remote areas
Protective Behaviors
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connectedness to family and school
safe school environment
positive relationship with family
a caring and charismatic adult role model
effective problem-solving skills
Influences of determinents of health
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Family history of mental illness
Gender e.g.
Females
: more anxiety and self harm
Males
= more depression and suicide
Low self esteem
Personality type e.g. perfectionist, shy, anxious
Geographical location - e.g. rural = less access to health services and therefore less ways to speak out