Term ID: T4352

Prevention Science

/prevention-science/
Systematic research aimed at understanding and reducing risk factors while promoting protective factors for mental health problems.
Example: Studies examining how early intervention programs can prevent substance abuse, depression, and behavioral problems in at-risk youth.

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Reference: Coie et al. (1993)