Good health for young people
Young people are a diverse group in terms of which characteristics and backgrounds?
Developmental stage
Level of motivation
Socioeconomic background
Sociocultural background
Family influence
Young people are typically referred to as being of which age (group)
12-24
The NSW Department of health has programs aimed at building positive self concepts for young people in three key areas.
Self worth
Healthy body image
Self efficacy
Sociocultural determinants of health
Peers
Family
Media
Culture
Religion
Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has the most views (of all time) on YouTube
“Despacito.”
Explain how global events can influence young people to have either a pessimistic or optimistic outlook
Positive Olympics
Negative global warming
Identify why there may have been a reduction in death rates in young people in the period of 1979 to 1992
Decrease in MVA's and HIV infections
The three areas involved in developing a sense of connectedness.
Connectedness with the community
Positive interpersonal relationships
Supportive networks
Socioeconomic determinants of health
Education
Employment
Income
Where would you find the world’s most ancient forest?
Daintree Forest north of Cairns, Australia.
Identify the developmental aspects that affect the health of young people
Revising roles within relationships
clarifying self-identity
Developing self-sufficiency and autonomy
Establishing a sense of self-worth
Establishing pathways
Establishing support structures
Determining behavioral boundaries
Identify the significance of mortality and morbidity in young people compared to other age groups.
Lower rates of mortality
Higher rates of morbidity in some areas
Identify the steps in the CUDSAIR model of resolving conflict resolution
Confront the problem
Understand one anothers perspectives
Define the problem
Search for and assess solutions
Agree on a solution
Implement the solution
Review the implementation of the solution
Environmental determinants of health
Geographic location
Access to health services
Access to technology
Name the three primary colors
Red, yellow, and blue
Identify the social factors that affect the health of young people
Socioeconomic status
Employment
Education
Gender
Ethnicity
Aboriginality
Geographic location
Sexual orientation
Peer influence
Identify the focus areas of concern for young people
Stress and coping
body image
Substance abuse
Violence
Risk-taking and road injuries
Sexuality
Any deliberate activity aimed at enhancing the well being of others and oneself by acting collectively and bringing about change.
Social action
Identify three modifiable risk factors for mental health
Employment
Education
Geographic location
Substance abuse
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What does infrastructure refer to?
Roads, railways, schools, and other capital equipment that comprise the basic foundation of a country or region
For risk-taking and road-related injuries identify the:
Risk factors
Groups at risk
Risk factors
Males
Rural
Inexperience
Low socioeconomic
Alcohol and drugs
Identify four legislative measures that have been put in place in relation to road safety
Seat belts
Mobile phone use
Passenger number limits
Speeding
Identify five factors that influence the development of body image.
1. societal stereotypes
2. Family/siblings
3. Cultural heritage
4. School and peers
5. An individuals level of fitness
What is your body’s largest organ?
Skin