Preventing Mental Illness: Mental Health Promotion in Primary CareRachel Jenkins, T. Bedirhan Üstün To establish prevention of mental illness and promotion of mental health firmly in primary care many practical issues need to be addressed. Drawing on the extensive experience of outstanding, international authors, this unique volume presents an evaluation of action programs to date. It illustrates the significance of primary care in mental health promotion and the way in which it optimizes the resources of the community to serve best the wide range of mental health problems. No other volume covers the topics prevention of mental health illness and promotion of mental health in such detail, with descriptions of: * Universal strategies * Application in primary care * Guidelines for practice * Education of the primary care team and the community * Early identification-case findings and screening instruments * Specific areas for attention This book addresses a medical area that is experiencing rapid expansion and will, therefore, be of value to all academics and practising health and social care professionals in primary care. |
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... impact of the risk reduction strategy on the incidence , side effects , and cost - benefit impact of prevention efforts . CONCEPTUAL MAPS FOR RISK REDUCTION Primary , Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of Mental Disorders There is ...
... impact of the risk reduction strategy on the incidence , side effects , and cost - benefit impact of prevention efforts . CONCEPTUAL MAPS FOR RISK REDUCTION Primary , Secondary and Tertiary Prevention of Mental Disorders There is ...
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... impact of illness on the individual , family and community . The progress in this area is illustrative of how governmental action can bring about major changes at community level . 7. Support to NGOs . The most important need for ...
... impact of illness on the individual , family and community . The progress in this area is illustrative of how governmental action can bring about major changes at community level . 7. Support to NGOs . The most important need for ...
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... impact of training on their practice . In addition , it is possible to use health service statistics to monitor the impact of newly trained personnel on existing services ; health administrators would find such data invaluable because ...
... impact of training on their practice . In addition , it is possible to use health service statistics to monitor the impact of newly trained personnel on existing services ; health administrators would find such data invaluable because ...
Contents
Mental Health Promotion and Prevention in Primary Care | 3 |
Theoretical Frameworks for Mental Health Risk Reduction | 19 |
Selective and Indicated Preventive Interventions | 35 |
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