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Alcohol and youth mental health- The evidence base
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Date Issued
2013
Date Available
2014-01-14T09:35:10Z
Abstract
The My World Survey- Second Level (MWS-SL) assessed alcohol-related behaviours
in 6,085 adolescents. Findings demonstrated a significant shift in the frequency, binge
drinking and volume of alcohol consumed across the school year. Alcohol use in the
Senior Cycle was a particular concern, with 35% outside the low risk category for
alcohol behaviour. The MWS-SL found a strong relationship between alcohol use and
mental health distress. Risky alcohol behaviour was associated with family conflict
and other negative behaviours
in 6,085 adolescents. Findings demonstrated a significant shift in the frequency, binge
drinking and volume of alcohol consumed across the school year. Alcohol use in the
Senior Cycle was a particular concern, with 35% outside the low risk category for
alcohol behaviour. The MWS-SL found a strong relationship between alcohol use and
mental health distress. Risky alcohol behaviour was associated with family conflict
and other negative behaviours
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
MedMedia
Journal
Psychiatry Professional
Volume
2
Issue
1
Start Page
6
End Page
8
Copyright (Published Version)
2013 MedMedia
Language
English
Status of Item
Not peer reviewed
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