To what extent can the development of support networks and access to health services enable young people to attain better health? (12 marks)
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Judgment Statement
- Support networks and health services enable young people to attain significantly better health.
- Evidence shows mental health services, accessible platforms and culturally appropriate care substantially improve outcomes.
Mental Health and Accessibility
- One major reason why these services work is they’re specifically designed for young people’s unique needs and preferences.
- Evidence supporting this includes nearly three-quarters of headspace clients reporting satisfaction and experiencing measurable reductions in psychological distress.
- Research consistently shows that school-based health services show considerably higher consultation rates compared to community alternatives.
- This demonstrates how removing transportation and scheduling barriers significantly improves access.
- Digital platforms like ReachOut reached 280,000 young Australians in 2022. Crucially, over 80% of these users wouldn’t have sought traditional help.
- The main factors supporting this success include multiple access points which work flexibly with young people’s needs.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO’s)
- ACCHO’s achieve 45% higher Indigenous youth engagement than mainstream services by recognising Country connection and community as central to wellbeing.
- This culturally appropriate approach largely addresses specific health inequities.
- However, it is important to consider that rural youth still face significant service gaps.
- An alternative perspective is that geographic isolation minimally impacts access when digital options work well, but poor internet connectivity undermines this potential.
- Compounding this, workforce shortages mean long waiting lists even in well-serviced areas.
- Despite this, available services remain the stronger factor because they have shown they are highly effective when accessible.
Reaffirmation
- Support networks and health services significantly enable better youth health outcomes.
- The main factors supporting this include varied delivery mechanisms providing multiple pathways for young people to access healthcare.
- Implications suggest that continued investment in youth-specific, accessible, and culturally appropriate services remains critical.
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*Recommended language to consider for “To What Extent” questions is bolded in the answer below.
Judgment Statement
- Support networks and health services enable young people to attain significantly better health.
- Evidence shows mental health services, accessible platforms and culturally appropriate care substantially improve outcomes.
Mental Health and Accessibility
- One major reason why these services work is they’re specifically designed for young people’s unique needs and preferences.
- Evidence supporting this includes nearly three-quarters of headspace clients reporting satisfaction and experiencing measurable reductions in psychological distress.
- Research consistently shows that school-based health services show considerably higher consultation rates compared to community alternatives.
- This demonstrates how removing transportation and scheduling barriers significantly improves access.
- Digital platforms like ReachOut reached 280,000 young Australians in 2022. Crucially, over 80% of these users wouldn’t have sought traditional help.
- The main factors supporting this success include multiple access points which work flexibly with young people’s needs.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO’s)
- ACCHO’s achieve 45% higher Indigenous youth engagement than mainstream services by recognising Country connection and community as central to wellbeing.
- This culturally appropriate approach largely addresses specific health inequities.
- However, it is important to consider that rural youth still face significant service gaps.
- An alternative perspective is that geographic isolation minimally impacts access when digital options work well, but poor internet connectivity undermines this potential.
- Compounding this, workforce shortages mean long waiting lists even in well-serviced areas.
- Despite this, available services remain the stronger factor because they have shown they are highly effective when accessible.
Reaffirmation
- Support networks and health services significantly enable better youth health outcomes.
- The main factors supporting this include varied delivery mechanisms providing multiple pathways for young people to access healthcare.
- Implications suggest that continued investment in youth-specific, accessible, and culturally appropriate services remains critical.
♦♦ Mean mark 46%.