Young adult issue: Suicide, relationship, homelessness, teen pregnancies and STD Flashcards
Which groups of youth are the most at risk when it comes to suicide?
Aboriginal teens and homosexual teens, depending on the community they live in and their own self esteem
Which gender is more likely to attempt suicide?
Females are more likely to attempt suicide than males, but males are about four times more likely to attempt suicide than females due to the methods used (Females try to overdose while men goes more with a violent method)
What was Durkeim’s main argument that suicide is not an individual act?
His theory was that suicide was a social fact that was tied to social structures. He defined suicide as a social fact because it was something that happened driven by social causes.
What is the definition of homelessness?
Describes the situation of an individual without a stable and permanent housing or the immediate prospect and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual’s financial, mental, behavioural and/or racism and discrimination.
What are the factors that contribute to homelessness?
High unemployment rate, weakening family ties, family and domestic violence, lack of housing, increase in economic pressures, mental institutions closedowns and the lack of stability and shelters are what causes people to become homeless
What are the factors that contribute to homelessness?
High unemployment rate, weakening family ties, family and domestic violence, lack of housing, increase in economic pressures, mental institutions closedowns and the lack of stability and shelters are what causes people to become homeless
What are solutions that could help reduce the level of homelessness in Canada?
Social housing units for people who are at risk of homelessness, increasing programs and counselling for homeless people, and simply give the homeless “a human face” by setting up forums to educate the public as well as politicians
What are solutions that could help reduce the level of homelessness in Canada?
Social housing units for people who are at risk of homelessness, increasing programs and counselling for homeless people, and simply give the homeless “a human face” by setting up forums to educate the public as well as politicians
What kinds of youth are at risk of becoming homeless?
Youths that come from an abusive household, youth that are of ethnic minorities, mentally ill youths, youths that are from foster homes and youths that are engaged in street culture.
What kinds of youth are at risk of becoming homeless?
Youths that come from an abusive household, youth that are of ethnic minorities, mentally ill youths, youths that are from foster homes and youths that are engaged in street culture.
What are the health risks that babies of teen mothers face?
High blood pressure, premature birth, low birth weight, postpartum depression, complications during delivery, STD, and possibly inaccessibility to prenatal care if parents are not involved
What are the struggles that teen mothers would face?
Prone to not being able to finish highschool which could impact their future secondary education and careers. Due to lack of education, it would be difficult to find a high-paying job and keep it. Many teen mothers turn to welfare for financial support especially if father is not in the picture.
What are the struggles that teen mothers would face?
Prone to not being able to finish highschool which could impact their future secondary education and careers. Due to lack of education, it would be difficult to find a high-paying job and keep it. Many teen mothers turn to welfare for financial support especially if father is not in the picture.
How does an individual contract STD?
Through unprotected sex and skin to skin contact with an infected area or sore
What are the ways to prevent STD?
abstinence, use of protection during sex, limiting the #s of sexual partners, frequently getting checked for STD, and having general knowledge on STD to protect yourself
