PSYC 3690 Chapter Notes -Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Health Promotion, Social Support
14 Apr 2013
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Title: prevention of behavioural and social problems: prevention of behavioural and social problems. Between 17-22% of youth up to age 18 develop a clinical disorder. 12-53% who have one disorder also have at least one other co-occurring disorder. 15-25% of young people could pro t from intervention because they experience interpersonal de cits, sadness, or lack of self-control/con dence. Most clinically distressed youth (70-90%) never receive formal treatment and when they do it may be too brief. Young people are increasingly becoming either victims or perpetrators of crime and violence. Many youth never develop a strong sense of psychological well-being, high self- esteem or the coping and social skills that are within their potential. Evaluated 17 controlled outcome studies of primary prevention mental health programs. Both academic functioning and social competencies are important predictors for future adjustment and interventions have achieved positive effects in these dimensions. Mental health programs seem able to both reduce risk and increase protection (competencies)
