understanding health and wellbeing - youth health and wellbeing

Question 1

why do we need to promote youth health and wellbeing?

Answer 1

-The health issues experienced by youth are often different from those faced by adults, children and the overall population.

-These areas often involve risk factors that commonly emerge or increase in the youth stage, but which can affect current and future health and wellbeing.

-Many health promotion campaigns are focused on the health of all Australians, particularly targeting adults, yet young people need health action as well.

Question 2

what are the benefits of investing in youth health?

Answer 2

-the promotion of positive behaviours (good sleep habits, constructive forms of risk-taking - sport or drama)
-early detection and treatment of problems such as substance use disorders or mental disorders can immediately benefit youth H&W.
-Support for establishing healthy behaviours in youth (such as diet, physical activity and condom use) and reduction of harmful exposures, conditions and behaviours (such as obesity and alcohol and tobacco use) will help set a pattern of healthy lifestyles and reduce morbidity, disability and premature mortality later in adulthood.
-Promotion of emotional wellbeing and healthy practices in youth such as managing and resolving conflicts or good nutrition and prevention of risk factors can help protect the health and wellbeing of future offspring.

Question 3

what is meant by health inequalities?

Answer 3

-Health inequalities are differences in health status or in the distribution of health
risk and protective factors.

-Health inequalities may result from sociocultural factors, These are called social inequalities and include:
-Income
-Education
-Community expectations
-Gender

Question 4

what is health action?

Answer 4

-Health action is when we want to make a health behaviour change by replacing a
health-compromising behaviour (such as sedentary behaviour) with a health-enhancing behaviour (such as physical exercise).
-This is more likely to be translated into action when we plan when, where, and how to undertake the desired change.
-In addition to making changes to diets and physical activity routines, action plans can be used for a wide variety of goals — including stopping smoking, reducing stress, and improving sleep habits.

Question 5

how can you take health action?

Answer 5

-set a health goal (what I want to achieve)
-actions (what I need to do to achieve my goal)
-success indicators (what milestones tell me in on the right track)
-start/finish (when will I start and finish working on my goal)

Question 6

contributing factors to stress and mental health

Answer 6

-young people are ill-equipped to cope, communicate and solve problems.
-relationships with friends and family
-schoolwork
-expectations from others

Question 7

government and non-government programs relating to youth h&w

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING: headspace

Answer 7

-provides early intervention mental h&w services to 12-25years old, along with assistance in promoting young peoples h&w
-offers support for general h&w, drug and alcohol services, as well as work and study support.