Public Mental Health

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Public Mental Health

Mental disorders are among the most prevalent sources of disease burden in the world.
Categories: Community psychology, Mental health services. Contributors: Joop de Jong - Author. Format: Hardcover
Increasing recognition of this burden has led to an explosion of scientific research as well as widespread public attention. Understanding causes and consequences of mental health and mental disorders from the perspective of public health involves unique methods and concepts from many disciplines, including population-based surveys in a life course framework. Prevention and control of mental disorders involves design and execution of intervention trials to prevent disorder in individuals who are currently healthy, and to minimize future consequences for those with current disorder or a history of disorder. Interventions of this type are important because good

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Interventions of this type are important because good