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This poster was presented to highlight the following mental health conditions in adolescent patients: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder (CD).
Mental Health is a very important aspect of public health. Although mental health assessment is vital within all populations, it is especially vital to assess mental health within our vulnerable populations (e.g. adolescents)
Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club presentation by Kristen McCormack on AIDS and Behaviour Volume 20 Issue 7, published in July 2016.
AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers addressing all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.
The Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club allows our team to stay up-to-date with what is being published in the field of sexual health. Staff members take turns to read, review and share the contents of an allocated journal. Journal Club encourages knowledge sharing and discussion about topics raised.
Did you know that teaching about the dangers of alcohol and drugs is included in the education requirements of 38 states? But what is really happening when alcohol and drug education gets squeezed in with an ever-growing list of requirements in thousands of schools across the country? A total of 3,500 teachers, school administrators, and other educators were surveyed and the findings and recommendations appear in the following 19 page report
This paper gives and overview of factoes associated with depression among gay men. This paper was presented by Limin Mao et. al. at the AFAO HIV Educators Conference 2008.
Substance Abuses among the Students of Higher Secondary Schools: A Case Studyiosrjce
The present investigator aims to study the contribution of the areas related to the Substance Abuses
among the Adolescence Students of Higher Secondary Schools. This paper attempts to make a thorough,
comprehensive and analytical study by exploring the causes of becoming an individual substance abuse in
relation to psychological factor, peer group pressure, joyfulness, tension remover, rebelliousness, intercultural
influences, curiosity, climatic condition, easy availability, future insecurity and modernization. From the result
of the research the administrator, teachers and parents may help children through early education about
psychoactive substances, open communications, good role modeling, and early recognition if problems are
developing. No single measure would be effective to prevent the use of drugs until and unless home, school and
society all the three collectively and cooperatively tackle the problems of substances abuse from different
angles
This presentation aids a Health and Wellbeing Board session on developing prevention across the health and social care system, in answer to financial challenges and the NHS FIve Year Forward View
Patrick Tolan, Ph.D. - "Positive Youth Development and Physical Health and We...youth_nex
Tolan is Professor at the University of Virginia in the Curry School of Education and the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine. He is director of Youth-Nex: The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development.
Wrap-Up Panel -
This panel kicked off the final discussion of the conference's two day dialogue. Panelists suggested directions for public policy to help promote physical activity, health and well-being in children and adolescents.
This poster was presented to highlight the following mental health conditions in adolescent patients: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder (CD).
Mental Health is a very important aspect of public health. Although mental health assessment is vital within all populations, it is especially vital to assess mental health within our vulnerable populations (e.g. adolescents)
Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club presentation by Kristen McCormack on AIDS and Behaviour Volume 20 Issue 7, published in July 2016.
AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers addressing all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.
The Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club allows our team to stay up-to-date with what is being published in the field of sexual health. Staff members take turns to read, review and share the contents of an allocated journal. Journal Club encourages knowledge sharing and discussion about topics raised.
Did you know that teaching about the dangers of alcohol and drugs is included in the education requirements of 38 states? But what is really happening when alcohol and drug education gets squeezed in with an ever-growing list of requirements in thousands of schools across the country? A total of 3,500 teachers, school administrators, and other educators were surveyed and the findings and recommendations appear in the following 19 page report
This paper gives and overview of factoes associated with depression among gay men. This paper was presented by Limin Mao et. al. at the AFAO HIV Educators Conference 2008.
Substance Abuses among the Students of Higher Secondary Schools: A Case Studyiosrjce
The present investigator aims to study the contribution of the areas related to the Substance Abuses
among the Adolescence Students of Higher Secondary Schools. This paper attempts to make a thorough,
comprehensive and analytical study by exploring the causes of becoming an individual substance abuse in
relation to psychological factor, peer group pressure, joyfulness, tension remover, rebelliousness, intercultural
influences, curiosity, climatic condition, easy availability, future insecurity and modernization. From the result
of the research the administrator, teachers and parents may help children through early education about
psychoactive substances, open communications, good role modeling, and early recognition if problems are
developing. No single measure would be effective to prevent the use of drugs until and unless home, school and
society all the three collectively and cooperatively tackle the problems of substances abuse from different
angles
This presentation aids a Health and Wellbeing Board session on developing prevention across the health and social care system, in answer to financial challenges and the NHS FIve Year Forward View
Patrick Tolan, Ph.D. - "Positive Youth Development and Physical Health and We...youth_nex
Tolan is Professor at the University of Virginia in the Curry School of Education and the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine. He is director of Youth-Nex: The U.Va. Center to Promote Effective Youth Development.
Wrap-Up Panel -
This panel kicked off the final discussion of the conference's two day dialogue. Panelists suggested directions for public policy to help promote physical activity, health and well-being in children and adolescents.
Adolescent Drug Use and Management: An Updatedpark419
Objectives:
1. Briefly discuss the prevalence of drug references in popular culture
2. Review pre-teen and adolescent drug use trends from the 2014 Monitoring the Future Survey
3. Briefly review the main categories of drugs of abuse, their physical manifestations, and other pertinent topics related to each drug
4. Discuss the overarching theme of resuscitating patients with drug intoxication in the PED
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Risk Reduction Through Family Therapy (RRFT)BASPCAN
An integrative approach to treating substance use problems and PTSD among maltreated youth.
Carla Kmett Danielson PhD
Medical University of South Caolina
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Part of the Addiction counselor training curriculum
JUVENILE
DELINQUENCY
THE CORE 5E
Chapter 10:
Drug Use and
Delinquency
Marijuana and Hashish
Marijuana
Produced from the leaves of cannabis
sativa
Hashish
Concentrated form of cannabis made of
unadulterated resin from the female plant
Main ingredient in both is tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
A mild hallucinogen
Most commonly used drug by teenagers
Large amounts causes distortions that produce
hallucinatory effects
Not physically addictive, but long term effects debatable
Cocaine, Crack & Heroin
Cocaine
Alkaloid derivative of the coca plant
Most powerful natural stimulant that produces euphoria, restlessness,
and excitement
It can be sniffed, snorted, or injected
Immediate feeling or rush is short lived
Crack
Processed street cocaine
Gained popularity in the mid-1980s
Relatively inexpensive
Can provide a powerful high and is highly addictive
Heroin
Most dangerous commonly abused drug
Alcohol
Drug of choice for most teenagers
64% of high school seniors reported abusing it in the past
year
70% say they have tried it
By the 12th grade, 51% reported having been drunk
Negatively impacts society
Factor in nearly half of all murders, suicides, and
accidental deaths
1.4 million drivers are arrested each year for D.U.I.
840,000 more are arrested for alcohol-related offenses
The economic cost is staggering: $185 billion lost lost
each year
Impact on Health
Long term use is linked to depression and physical
ailments, ranging from heart disease to cirrhosis of the
liver
Perceived Benefits
Reduces tension, enhances pleasure, improves social
skills, and some claim it transforms experiences for the
better
Other Drugs
Anesthetic Drugs
Central nervous system depressants
Most widely abused is phencyclidine (PCP), aka angel dust
Inhalants
Some youths inhale vapors that cause a euphoric feeling that is
followed by disorientation, slurred speech, and drowsiness
Sedatives and barbiturates
Depress the central nervous system, creating a sleeplike condition
Tranquillizers
Reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
Overuse can lead to addiction, and withdrawal can be painful and
hazardous
Other Drugs
• Hallucinogens
• Provide vivid distortions of the senses without greatly
disturbing the viewers consciousness
• Examples of common hallucinogens:
• Mescaline
• LSD
• Stimulants
• Synthetic drugs that increase blood pressure, breathing rate,
bodily activity, and elevate mood
• Methedrine is the most widely used dangerous amphetamine
• aka “meth”, “speed”, “crystal meth”
• Economic cost of meth use in the U.S. exceeds $23
billion a year
Other Drugs
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are used to gain muscle bulk and strength
Black market sales approach $1 billion annually
Cause health problems such as liver ailments, tumors, kidney
problems, sexual dysfunc ...
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Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2. Past Studies
• Past studies:
– Typically focus on a specific behavior and its
co-occurring risks
– Often focus on interrelatedness of substance
abuse behaviors and also link with sexual
risk, aggressive behaviors, and depression
symptoms
3. Past Studies
Older national studies found about 1/3 of high
school students engaged in 2+ risk behaviors
Other national studies examine clustering of risk
by gender and severity
Clear evidence of multiple risk behavior
syndromes among adolescents
4. Our Multiple Risk Behavior Study
• Study based on 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
• Sample: 14,041 students from public and private high
schools in grades 9-12
• Self-administered questions – 87 questions covering a
variety of risks
• Performed an original analysis of 12 significant health
risks
– Prevalence of individual risk factors by gender, race/ethnicity,
and grade level
– Prevalence of multiple risk behaviors and patterns of co-
occurring behaviors
5. Methodology
• Criteria for selecting 12 risks:
– Reported action, behavior, or feeling (excluded
measurable medical risks –obesity, and victimization
– sexual assault)
– Potential for significant health problem
– Combined measures reflecting common problem
(problem alcohol behavior, suicidal thoughts or plans,
and abnormal weight loss problem)
6. 12 Significant Risks
1. Intercourse before age 13
2. Last intercourse unprotected
3. Persistent sadness
4. Suicidal thoughts or plans (= seriously considering
suicide and making a plan to attempt suicide)
5. Abnormal weight loss behavior (= going without eating
for 24 hours or more; taking pills, powder or liquids to
lose weight; and vomiting or taking laxatives)
6. No exercise in past week
7. 12 Significant Risks
7. Current frequent smoker (smoked in 20 of last 30 days)
8. Problem alcohol behavior (= binge drinking and driving
while drinking)
9. Used marijuana in the past month
10. Ever used other drug(s)
11. Two or more fights in the past year
12. Carried a weapon
8. Prevalence of Individual Risks
• Table 1 handout
• Certain risk behaviors are particularly prevalent among
high school students:
– Almost 30% report feeling persistently sad, and same
proportion report problem alcohol behavior
– About 20%
• Involved in 2 or more fights
• Used marijuana in past month
• Ever used drugs other than marijuana
9. Gender Differences in Risk
• Males higher for 7 of 12 risks: problem alcohol
behavior, weapon carrying, fighting, marijuana
use, suicidal thoughts/plans, frequent smoking,
& intercourse before 13
• Females higher for 4 risks: persistent sadness,
abnormal weight loss behavior, no exercise, &
unprotected sex
10. Racial & Ethnic Risk Differences
• Hispanic students higher than Whites for 7 risks,
especially problem alcohol behavior and persistent
sadness
• Black students higher than Whites for 6 risks, especially
persistent sadness and fighting
• Whites higher than Hispanics for 1 risk – frequent
smoking
• Whites higher than Blacks for 4 risks, especially problem
alcohol behavior
11. Grade Level Risk Differences
• 6 of 12 risk behaviors increase from 9th
to 12th
grade, with
most change in unprotected sex (11% - 27%) and
frequent smoking (5% - 12%).
• 4 of 12 risk behaviors higher in 9th
grade: fighting,
weapon carrying, intercourse before age 13, and suicidal
thoughts/plans
• Grade level differences likely influenced by drop-out
rates among older students
16. Multiple Risk Differences by
Gender, Race/Ethnicity, & Grade
• Males were significantly more likely to engage in 2, 4,
and also 5 or more risks.
• Blacks & Hispanics both more likely than Whites to
engage in 2 or more risks
• Blacks significantly less likely than Whites and Hispanics
to be engaged in 5 or more risks
• Consistent pattern of significant increases from freshman
to senior year
17. Prevalence of Multiple Risk Among
Students Engaging in Particular Risk
• See Table 1 handout
• Students engaging in 2 low-prevalence risk behaviors:
intercourse before age 13 & frequent smoking are
highly likely to engage in 7 other health risk behaviors
• Intercourse before 13 (8%): 40% or more fighting,
weapons, sadness, unprotected sex, alcohol, marijuana,
other drugs
• Frequent smoking (8%): 40% or more unprotected sex,
sadness, fighting, weapons; 60% or more with alcohol,
marijuana, and other drugs
18. More Multiple Risk Patterns
• Students using at least one type of substance highly
likely to use others
– Problem alcohol behavior (29%) – about 40% other
drugs, about 50% marijuana
– Using another drug (20%) – more than 55%
problem alcohol behavior, more than 45% marijuana
– Using marijuana (20%) – 70% alcohol, almost 50%
other drugs
– Also high proportion reporting sadness & fighting
19. More Multiple Risk Patterns
• Abnormal weight loss (16%): 55% sadness, about
40% suicidal plans/thoughts, about 40% alcohol, about
40% other drugs
• Suicidal thoughts or plans (18%): more than 2/3
sadness, more than 40% alcohol, more than 40% other
drugs
• Fighting (20%): 40% sadness, more than 40% weapon
carrying, and 45% alcohol
20. • Only risk behavior not carrying a high likelihood
(> 40%) of other risks was lack of exercise
(17%), although sadness was common (36%).
• More than half of teens who reported any of 4
risk factors – early intercourse, frequent
smoking, marijuana use, and use of other
drugs – found to report 5 or more health risk
behaviors
More Multiple Risk Patterns
21. Summary
• Our results confirm that risk behaviors do not occur in
isolation and suggest that clinical and community
prevention interventions:
– Identify and reduce multiple, not single health risk
behaviors
– Begin interventions early in adolescence, before 9th
grade
– Recognize changes in risk as teens get older
22. More Summary
– Recognize risk differentials by gender, race, and
ethnicity
– Recognize common co-occurring behaviors
– Recognize individual behaviors that are predictive of
other risks
23. Implications for Clinical
Preventive Care: Adolescents
• Need to strengthen the content and quality of preventive care for
adolescents
– Targeted outreach
– Scheduling of teens for longer preventive care appointments
– More engagement of adolescents in decisionmaking and
feedback
– Careful explanation and assurance of confidentiality and consent
– Use of strength-based vs. problem-based approaches
– More effective assessment of health risks and screening for
emerging chronic conditions
24. More Implications for Clinical
Preventive Care: Adolescents
• Greater use of brief behavioral health counseling
• Organized processes for systematic identification, follow-up, and
care management of teens with moderate to high risk
• Expanded health education opportunities for teens during and after
visit (online resources, websites, group sessions)
• Organized linkages with school and community-based prevention
and youth development supports
• Use of team-based care with nurse educators, health educators, or
behavioral/mental health counselors
• Incorporating risk assessments and preventive counseling into
every primary care encounter with a teen
25. More Implications for Clinical
Preventive Care: Parents
• Many parents not familiar with practice of teens having private time
with doctors (40% of teens = no private time)
• Parents desire more time with health care providers to receive
guidance on discussing sensitive issues, spotting warning signs,
and counseling related to specific problems
• Literature shows importance of positive parenting during
adolescence and need to promote:
– Parental monitoring, frequent communication, greater
connection, and meals together
26. Implications for Community
Prevention
• Need to move away from single issues and categorical
program approaches
• Need to establish and strengthen linkages between
clinical, school, and community prevention/youth
development supports
• Providing youth development support/opportunities at or
near clinical sites is key
27. More Implications for
Community Prevention
• Literature on community-based prevention
to address multiple risks:
– Start early (often in middle school)
– Use a combination of approaches
– Emphasize strengths and need to value youth
– Involve teens (eg, peer health educators, youth advisory
councils)
– Incorporate parenting support
– Involve a mix of community agencies
28. More Implications for
Community Prevention
• Increase availability of adult support for teens
• Build sustained relationships with caring adults
• Increase adult supervision of adolescent activities with
appropriate discipline
• Strengthen school connections for teens, esp. those with
learning difficulties
• Develop teen skills – Self esteem, problem solving,
resisting peer pressure, relationship building, setting life
goals
29. Effective Community-Based
Prevention Programs
• SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based
Programs and Practices
• CDC’s Registry of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth
Risk Behaviors
• Center for the Study of Prevention of Violence –
“Blueprints Promising Programs
• Child Trends “What Works”
30. Conclusion
• Need for improved health promotion and disease
prevention strategies at clinical and community levels to
address the complex and dynamic risk factors of
adolescents
• Our organization, The National Alliance to Advance
Adolescent Health, is working to form partnerships with
federal and state agencies, national organizations, and
adolescent health centers to promote holistic clinical and
community innovations for improved adolescent health
outcomes.