PSYC 3390 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Involuntary Commitment, Mental Disorder, Pharmacotherapy

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Universal prevents are efforts that are aimed at influencing the general population. They perform two key tasks: altering conditions that can cause or contribute to mental disorders and establishing conditions that foster positive mental health. Physically disabled, divorced, elderly, physically abused children and people who have been uprooted form their homes are all at high risk. The first requirement for psychosocial health is that a person develop the skills needed for solving problems effectively, expressing emotions constructively, and engaging in satisfying relationships with others. Second requirement is that a person acquire an accurate frame of reference on which to build their identity. And finally, a person should be prepared for the types of problems likely to be encountered during given life stages. Selective interventions are aimed at a specific subgroup of the population considered at risk for developing mental health problems.

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