Mental Health & Ageing Tutorial 3 PDF
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This tutorial discusses mental health and ageing, covering topics such as the 3 Ds in mental health, prevalence of mental health disorders, and the projected increase in the number of Australians living with dementia.
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Mental Health & Ageing 1. Revision: What are the 3 Ds in Mental Health & Ageing? 2. Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Mental Health & Ageing An estimated 8.6 million Australians aged 16 – 85 (44% of the population) have experienced a mental dis...
Mental Health & Ageing 1. Revision: What are the 3 Ds in Mental Health & Ageing? 2. Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Mental Health & Ageing An estimated 8.6 million Australians aged 16 – 85 (44% of the population) have experienced a mental disorder in their lives 4.2 million (21%) have experienced a mental disorder in the previous 12 months (AIHW, 2023) The most common mental illnesses in Australia are Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders (such as Depression) and Substance use disorders (ABS 2022) The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing - information on the 12-month and lifetime prevalence of mental disorders in the Australian population Mental Health & Ageing In 2022, it was estimated that 401,300 Australians were living with dementia The number of Australians with dementia is projected to more than double by the year 2058 (AIHW, 2022)
