Depression among Adolescents in Australia

Running head: DEPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN AUSTRALIA
Depression among Adolescents in Australia
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Executive Summary
The primary purpose of this report is to elucidate on the level of depression among the
adolescents of Australia. The report elaborates on the pattern of depression of the adolescents
in Australia. The report also suggests intervention strategies that can help in the promotion of
positive mental health among the adolescents in Australia.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Review of level of depression of adolescents in Australia........................................................4
Pattern of Depression among Adolescents.................................................................................5
Health promotion intervention for addressing depression.........................................................8
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
Depression refers to state of the low mood that has an effect on the thoughts and the
behaviour of a person. Depression acts as a symptom of physical disease and it can also be
the side effect of some kind of medical treatment. The depression among the adolescents is
increasing at an alarming pace as they have to encounter physical and emotional changes at
this age. Unrealistic academic expectation gives rise to disappointment among the
adolescents in Australia. World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that depression is the
leading cause of the disability in the global arena (Lawrence et al., 2015). This report
discusses about the level of depression among the adolescents within Australia. It also
elaborates on the pattern of depression among the group. The report discusses about gender
along with human rights issues that can pave the path for depression in society. The report
also suggests health promotion intervention that can help in addressing depression. It
discusses about the strategies that can be undertaken that can help in promoting positive
mental health among the adolescents in Australia.