PSY240H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Mental Disorder, Community Psychology, Health Promotion
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Psy240 chapter 18: prevention and mental health promotion in the community. Clear emphasis on values and social ethics. Eliminating problems such as racism, sexism, poverty help in preventing disorders and mental illnesses. Secondary prevention comprises treatment that reduces the duration of the disorder: the disorder has already occurred, but its duration is reduced, tertiary prevention covers rehabilitative activity that reduces the disability arising from an established disorder. Universal, selective, and indicated prevention: universal approach includes all individuals in a particular geographical area or setting (also known as primary prevention) Indicated prevention also known as early intervention or secondary prevention: programs that"s show children"s inability to social behavior for example. It is proactive tries to promote mental health before it begins. It is multi-dimensional, focusing on the setting, families, community, etc. Individual-level strategies development of age appropriate skills and social competencies (social problem-solving skills, assertiveness); skills to meet the challenges posed by stressors are essential for mental health.
