[Prevention of mental disorders]

Psychother Psychosom Med Psychol. 2013 Dec;63(12):489-92. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1355348. Epub 2013 Nov 27.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Investment in prevention is a major public health requirement. Mental disorders are common and are associated with severe consequences. They are a major target for prevention. Based on vulnerabilitiy-stress-models the theoretical background for prevention in mental disorders is outlined. Effective strategies for children, adolescents, adults and individuals in old age do exist. Results regarding the prevention of depres-sion and psychoses are outlined and risk groups which require current actions are determined. Current activities towards a national prevention strategy in Germany are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Middle Aged
  • National Health Programs
  • Public Health
  • Risk Assessment