Perceptions of young people's health and wellbeing vary greatly, reflecting differences between disciplines, ideologies and generations. Young people are seen to be resilient, adaptable and doing well and, at the same time, experiencing increased rates of some important mental and physical health problems.
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By Richard Eckersley, Ani Wierenga and Johanna Wyn
Perceptions of young people's health and wellbeing vary greatly, reflecting differences between disciplines, ideologies and generations. Young people are seen to be resilient, adaptable and doing well and, at the same time, experiencing increased rates of some important mental and physical health problems.
This project suggests a need for a greater focus in both research and policy on issues including: the 'big picture' of the broad social changes reshaping life today; holistic approaches to health and wellbeing; and consideration of the social and cultural resources, as well as the material and economic resources, that impact on wellbeing.
A project by Australia 21 and the Australian Youth Research Centre, funded and supported by VicHealth
