Social policy and prevention in mental health

Authors
Cowen, EL Durlak, JA
Citation
El. Cowen et Ja. Durlak, Social policy and prevention in mental health, DEV PSYCHOP, 12(4), 2000, pp. 815-834
Citations number
120
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
09545794 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
815 - 834
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-5794(200023)12:4<815:SPAPIM>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This article presents policy recommendations relating to two aspects of pri mary prevention in mental health: (a) preventing adverse negative outcomes and (b) building health and wellness from the start and maintaining it ther eafter. Recommendations for reducing diverse negative outcomes and end stat es reflect interconnections and bidirectional influences among physical, so cial-interpersonal, cognitive-academic, and "mental health" outcomes.