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Mental Illness Prevention and Mental Health Promotion: When, Who, and How

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Classification as primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention is based on when during the course of disease the intervention is provided. Another approach to classification-as universal, selective, or indicated preventive interventions-relates to who receives the intervention. The social determinants of health framework also provides a guide to prevention, which requires changing both public policies and social norms. It also addresses the weaknesses of the first two approaches, such as persistent health inequities regarding who has access to preventive services. The social determinants framework is a guide to providing timely and targeted preventive interventions in a way that ensures equal access.

Source: Psychiatric Services

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201900374

Authors: Michael T. Compton, Ruth S. Shim

Institutions: New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: University of California, Davis, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University