Levels of Prevention

Question 1

Primary prevention p.103

Answer 1

Aimed at decreasing the incidence (number of new cases) of mental disorders,
exp: management classes for graduate students, smoking prevention classes

Question 2

Secondary prevention

Answer 2

aimed at decreasing the prevalence (number of existing cases)
Screening
exp: telephone hotlines, crisis intervention, disaster responses

Question 3

Tertiary prevention

Answer 3

Aimed at decreasing the disability and severity of mental disorders
* Rehabilitative services
* Avoidance of postponement of complications
○ Day tx programs, case management for physical, housing, vocational need, social skills training
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