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Groups in context

Groups in context. Exploring the needs and factors impacting on young people’s access to services. May 09. Legal definition. Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Young people between the ages of 12 and 24 years.

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Groups in context

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  1. Groups in context Exploring the needs and factors impacting on young people’s access to services May 09

  2. Legal definition Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 years. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Young people between the ages of 12 and 24 years. (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) -

  3. Why have youth been identified as a group with specific needs?

  4. Needs of youth • Education • Employment • Financial support • Housing • Security and safety

  5. Needs of youth • Self esteem • Sense of identity • Health • Access to services

  6. Societal attitudes to youth

  7. Sense of identity

  8. Needs of youth • Self esteem • Sense of identity • Health • Access to services

  9. In a Year 10 class of 30 students 20 - tried smoking 19 - used alcohol in the last month 18 - sunburnt in past six months 15 - tried cannabis 12 - not physical active 6 - had sexual intercourse 6 - overweight or obese 7 - mental health problems 5 - injured on the roads 3- same sex attracted 1 – attempted suicide before 18 years old Adapted: Donna Cross, Curtin University

  10. The extent of the challenge… Prevalence of mental health problems: • 4 - 12 years: 7 - 14% • 13 - 17 years: 19% • 18 - 24 years: 27% Up to one in four young people are likely to be suffering from a mental health problem.

  11. The extent of the challenge… Psychological distress: • High to very high • Females: 19% (compared to 13% in 1997) • Males: 13% (compared to 7% in 1997) • Moderate • Females: 51% • Males: 40%

  12. The extent of the challenge… Depression: • Under 18 years: One in five are likely to experience a diagnosable depressive episode Anxiety disorders: • 18 – 24 years: One in 10 diagnosed • Females: 14% • Males: 8%

  13. The extent of the challenge… Psychiatric disorders: • Under 24 years: 75% of people suffering from an adult-type psychiatric disorder have experienced its onset by 24 years of age Self Harm: • Under 24 years: 43% increase in hospitalisation rates for intentional self harm • Females: 51% increase • Males: 27% increase

  14. The extent of the challenge… Suicide attempts: • Under 24 years: prevalence of suicide attempts approximately one in 20 • Females: report higher attempt rates • Males: attempts are under-reported. Suicide: • Under 24 years: decreased by 57% since 1997 • Second leading cause of death

  15. The extent of the challenge… Burden of disease: • 0-14 years: 23% • 15-24 years: 55% • 12 – 24 years: over 47,000 hospital visits for mental disorders in 2004-2005. • Mental disorders accounted for almost 50% of the total disease burden among young people

  16. The extent of the challenge… Of the one in four with a mental health problem only 29% contact a professional service of any type

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