Mental health refers to a
state of wellbeing in which
the individual realises his
or her own abilities, can
cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully
and is able to make a
contribution to their own
community.
our mental health
can affect our
thought, feelings
and actions and
therefore our day to
day life and
participation in
school and work.
The focus of
this NHPA is
anxiety and
depression.
Why is Mental Health
a NHPA?
Mental health
contributes significantly
to Australia's burden of
disease and is the most
common non-fatal
burden of disease.
Mental health contributes a
significant cost to Australia
through government
programs promoting
mental health
Mental health
is largely
preventable
through early
diagnosis and
treatment
Determinants/factors that
act as risk factors
Biological
age
sex
Genetics
predisposition
behavioural
alcohol
consumption
Physical
activity
Drug use
social
SES
Stress
social
exclusion
Physical
Environment
Housing
Geographical
access to
recreational
facilities
Natural
disasters
Health
promotion
program
Beyond Blue:
Youth beyond
blue program
Aims to empower young people
aged 11-25, their friends and
whose who care for them to
respond to depression and
anxiety
They support and promote
environments and settings
that build on strengths of
young people and respond
to ongoing change.
Their key messages
include:
Look for the
signs of anxiety
and depression
listen to your friends
experiences
Talk about
whats going
on
Seek help together
Youthbeyondblue has an
informational website where
there are videos, stories
shared and online support.