Module 4: Adolescence

Question 1

what milestones typically indicate the end of adolescence?

Answer 1

• completing schooling
• entering employment
• tertiary education
• beginning a serious intimate relationship and having children

Question 2

what are some common adolescent issues?

Answer 2

smoking, drinking excessively, using illicit drugs, physical inactivity, poor nutrition and obesity.

Question 3

What are some risky behaviours that adolescents take part in?

Answer 3

smoking, alcohol consumption, illicit drug use

Question 4

what is the most commonly used illicit drug in people aged 12-17 yrs

Answer 4

cannabis

Question 5

What percentage of children and adolescents experience mental disorders worldwide?

Answer 5

between 10-20%

Question 6

What are the 5 specific behaviours that may indicate addiction to internet, social media or gaming in young people?

Answer 6

1. going without eating or sleeping in order to be in the internet or games
2. feeling bothered or upset if they aren’t able to be on the internet or game
3. catching themselves on the internet when not interested
4. spending less time with family, friends, doing school work, etc
5. having tried unsuccessfully to reduce time on internet or gaming

Question 7

true or false, youth homelessness has risen 26% in the past 10yrs

Answer 7

true

Question 8

what percentage of the homeless population is made up of young people?

Answer 8

24%