Community Psychology Ch. 9&10 Prevention & Promotion

Entire populations
lower incidence rates
vaccinations skill building programs for ex.

Aka early intervention
risk of stimatization

Populations that have the disorder or problem
reduce the intensity or duration of disorder or problem
rehabilitation focus

Directed at everyone in the population

Directed at groups of ppl at risk
risk does not equal symptoms

Directed at individuals who are at high risk of developing problems (presence of early signs)

Features of individuals and environments that reduce the biological, psychological, and or social capacities of individuals to maintain their well being and function adaptively in society

Features of individuals and environments that operate in ongoing ways to increase or enhance the biological, psychological social and emotional capacities of individuals to maintain well being being and function adaptively in society

Stress + physical vulnerability + exploitation
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coping skills + social support + self esteem

developed by George Albee

Stressors + risk factors in the environment
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positive socialization practices + social support resources + opportunities for positive relatedness and connectedness

developed by Elias

Wisdom and knowledge
courage
humanity and love
justice
temperance (self control, modesty)
transcendence

"terry was courageous just then holly"

Individual who coined the term prevention to become part of the mental health lexicon

When you get up to 4 risk factors- called cumulative risk hypothesis

Factors within the child , the childs familiy or the childs school neighbouhood or community that promote healthy child and youth development

Theory drivin and evidence based
comprehensive
appropriatly timed
socioculturally relevent
behavioural and skills based
sufficient dosage
positive relationships
second order change
support for staff
program evaluation