Mental Disorders: Impact, Incidence, Prevalence, and Trends (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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Diff: mental health problems vs disorders
Diff: mental health problems vs disorders
Problems temporary; disorders prolonged & severe
Define anxiety
Define anxiety
Uneasy state from actual or perceived threat to wellbeing
Define depression
Define depression
Extreme hopelessness, sadness, isolation lasting long period
% of 16-24 yr olds w/ mental disorder symptoms (prev. 12 mths)
% of 16-24 yr olds w/ mental disorder symptoms (prev. 12 mths)
26% (one in four)
Peak age for mental disorder onset
Peak age for mental disorder onset
Early teens to mid-20s, peaking in early 20s
Gender diff in depression: females vs males %
Gender diff in depression: females vs males %
Females 11%, males 4.5%
Top burden of disease cause for females 15-24
Top burden of disease cause for females 15-24
Anxiety disorders (14.0 DALY; 11%)
Top burden of disease cause for males 15-24
Top burden of disease cause for males 15-24
Suicide/self-inflicted injuries (16.9 DALY; 11%)
Define incidence
Define incidence
Number of new cases in a population over a time period
Dimensions of H&W affected by mental disorders
Dimensions of H&W affected by mental disorders
All 5: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, Spiritual