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Psychological Distress

Psychological Distress. By Sophie, Hannah & bree :). Introduction of Psychological Distress .

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Psychological Distress

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  1. Psychological Distress By Sophie, Hannah & bree :)

  2. Introduction of Psychological Distress Psychological distress is more commonly known as a mental illness. Psychological distress a wide range of different medical conditions including: depression, suicide and schizophrenia for an example. Psychological distress covers a range of feelings experienced by people who may have identifiable mental health problems such as anxiety or mood disorders, or who may be highly stressed for situational reasons. Psychological distress may be linked with deprived performance, behavioural problems, and greater rates of alcohol, tobacco, and substance use. Psychological distress has been recognised by 3 different parts: feeling unhappy or sad or depressed during the last 6 months; feeling nervous or stressed or under pressure during the last 6 months; and being in trouble because of your behaviour during the last 6 months. Psychological distress is curable and people are able to receive help if needed.

  3. What is societies perception of people with Psychological Distress Individual perceptions and societies perceptions of people with psychological distress (mental health) are very diverse. Society tends to think that people with psychological distress are stereotypically classified as “freaks”. Commonly in young people with psychological distress, they need more assistance in things such as education, medical services and support networks.

  4. Identify and explain the prevalence of and trends in the health behaviours of young people

  5. C continued GRAPH ONE: 7355 students from NSW, were asked if they had felt unhappy, sad or depressed in the past. GRAPH 2: 4769 NSW students were asked if they had felt unhappy, sad or depressed in the last 6 months. If so, had they talked to someone about it.

  6. Identify protective and risk behaviours for the health issue studied Psychological distress can be brought upon by many different risk behaviours and attitudes. Psychological distress can be brought upon with risk factors such as drug taking, an increased use of alcohol or tobacco use. These factors can influence psychological distress because they all have effect on the human brain and the actions we take. After increased use of the following over a long period of time these can have a huge affect on a persons psychological health.

  7. Risk increases in Psychological Distress Risk factors in developing Psychological Distress (a mental health illness) include: • Having a biological relative, such as a parent or sibling with a mental illness • Undergoing stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce • Having a chronic medical condition, such as cancer • Being abused or neglected as a child

  8. Risk decreases in Psychological Distress Risk decreases/prevention of Psychological distress include: • Pay attention to warning signs • Get routine medical care • Get help when you need it.

  9. Challenge the accuracy of societal perceptions of the health behaviours of young people based on the current research In the past mental health has be pushed to the side and had a stigma. Depression and other mental health problems have been forgotten. Although in recent times, people have started being more open and understanding about these health issues. The government have put a lot of funding into support networks, such as headspace and beyond blue, to offer help to those young people suffering from Psychological distress.

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