mental disorders as a h&w issue

Question 1

direct costs

Answer 1

those costs associated with preventing the disease or condition and providing h&w services to those suffering from it

Question 2

indirect costs

Answer 2

not directly related to the diagnosis or treatment of the disease but occurs as a result of the person having the condition or disease

Question 3

intangible costs

Answer 3

something which doesnt have a monetary value such as emotions or feelings for the individual or community

Question 4

health action

Answer 4

behaviour change where health compromising behaviours are replaced with health enhancing behaviours

Question 5

mental disorders

Answer 5

an umbrella term for mental health conditions that affect how we feel, think and behave with greater severity and for prolonged periods such as depression

Question 6

youth advocacy

Answer 6

the process of identifying, understanding, and addressing issues that are important to young people

Question 7

anxiety and depression affects on physical h&w

Answer 7

• heart rate increase
• breathing rate increase
• muscles tense
• blood flow diverted to the brain
• puts the body on alert

Question 8

anxiety and depression affects on mental h&w

Answer 8

• may withdraw from their normal activities
• finding attending school and family events difficult
• lowered self esteem

Question 9

anxiety and depression affects on emotional h&w

Answer 9

• may experience fear in inappropriate situations
• constantly feel negative emotions relating to daily life

Question 10

anxiety and depression affects on social h&w

Answer 10

• social isolation through withdrawing from social interactions
• weaker social connections
• not wanting contact with others

Question 11

anxiety and depression affects on spiritual h&w

Answer 11

• reduced motivation to achieve or see meaning in life
• less hope and inner peace in life.

Question 12

risk factors for youth mental h&w

Answer 12

• social exclusion
• stress or trauma or challenging life events
• tobacco, alcohol or drug use
• attitudes and beliefs
• family, neighborhood, housing
• media
• ses

Question 13

protective factors for youth mental h&w

Answer 13

• health literacy
• education
• ses
• stable home environment
• access to services
• good social and emotional skills

Question 14

why is it important for young people to advocate for their health rights and to take health action?

Answer 14

because advocacy can encourage participation, address inequalities, improve services, change attitudes and values

Question 15

the two main goals that underpin advocacy

Answer 15

• protecting people who are vulnerable or discriminated against
• empowering people who need a stronger voice by enabling them to express their needs and make their own desicions

Question 16

policy advocacy

Answer 16

aims to gain political commitment by directly influencing government policy legislation or regulations

Question 17

public advocacy

Answer 17

aims to gain social acceptance by influencing behaviour, opinions and practices of the public, to mobilize groups and institutions that are involved in affecting change

Question 18

community advocacy

Answer 18

aims to gain the support of social systems and effect change by working with affected communities to influence behaviors and practices