Primary Prevention Works (Issues in Children′s and Families′ Lives)

Mental disorders cost the United States over $72 billion for treatment, related support and lost productivity each year - yet funding for prevention of such disorders has been inconsistent due, partly, to lack of confidence in the effectiveness of specific prevention programmes. This book highlights some of the most effective prevention programmes and offers a common set of principles to reduce maladaptive behaviour. Following an overview of United States prevention history and a description of how to operationalize George Albee′s incidence formula, contributors then focus on: programmes that increase parent-child interaction and parenting ability; preschool programmes, such as those which use parents as teachers, others wh

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Gullotta, Thomas P.

Albee, George W.

Psychology & Counseling

Sage Publications, Inc.

Mental disorders cost the United States over $72 billion for treatment, related support and lost productivity each year - yet funding for prevention of such disorders has been inconsistent due, partly, to lack of confidence in the effectiveness of specific prevention programmes. This book highlights some of the most effective prevention programmes and offers a common set of principles to reduce maladaptive behaviour.
Following an overview of United States prevention history and a description of how to operationalize George Albee's incidence formula, contributors then focus on: programmes that increase parent-child interaction and parenting ability; preschool programmes, such as those which use parents as teachers, others wh

Mental Health

Prevention, Powerlessness, and Politics: Readings on Social Change

This provocative book of readings examines the need for social change and political action to effect broad-based prevention of psychopathology. Addressing those in the caring professions such as social psychiatry and social work, the editors argue that this need arises from the feelings of powerlessness among those who are attempting to deal with the abuse and exploitation in today′s society while working in existing programmes. Topics addressed include programmes for individuals and families, programmes for larger political change affecting groups and identification of sources of resistance and opposition from protectors of the status quo. The volume concludes with suggestions of ways in which power can be redistributed in an effort to rem

Politics & Social Sciences

Joffe, Justin M.

Dusenbury, Linda A.

Social Sciences

This provocative book of readings examines the need for social change and political action to effect broad-based prevention of psychopathology. Addressing those in the caring professions such as social psychiatry and social work, the editors argue that this need arises from the feelings of powerlessness among those who are attempting to deal with the abuse and exploitation in today′s society while working in existing programmes. Topics addressed include programmes for individuals and families, programmes for larger political change affecting groups and identification of sources of resistance and opposition from protectors of the status quo. The volume concludes with suggestions of ways in which power can be redistributed in an effort to rem

For everyone involved in efforts to prevent, and ultimately cure, AIDS, this book is essential reading. AIDS is an illness that presents unparalleled challenges. This volume provides a detailed assessment on the epidemiology of the disease, the modes of its transmission, and populations targeted for special prevention efforts. Special emphasis is placed on behavioural changes in high-risk groups, changes that have proved successful in slowing the spread of AIDS.

Primary Prevention of AIDS: Psychological Approaches (Primary Prevention of Psychopathology)

Mays, Vickie M.

Schneider, Stanley

The successes, failures, obstacles and possibilities for promoting healthier development and well-being among children around the world are considered in this volume. The many physical and psychological problems, both common and unique, that face young people are considered. Contributors examine sources of stress such as inadequate parenting, war and poverty; explore such topics as social policies, children′s rights, and prevention and reduction of conduct disorders; and consider possible interventions. The suffering created by the growing division between the worlds of the wealthy and of the poverty-stricken is put into sharp perspective.

Improving Children′s Lives: Global Perspectives on Prevention (Primary Prevention of Psychopathology)

Bond, Lynne A.

Monsey, Toni V C

Readings in Primary Prevention of Psychopathology: Basic Concepts

KELLY, Linda

Univ Pr of New England

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Primary Prevention Works (Issues in Children′s and Families′ Lives)

Primary Prevention Works (Issues in Children′s and Families′ Lives)

Prevention, Powerlessness, and Politics: Readings on Social Change

Prevention, Powerlessness, and Politics: Readings on Social Change

Primary Prevention of AIDS: Psychological Approaches (Primary Prevention of Psychopathology)

Improving Children′s Lives: Global Perspectives on Prevention (Primary Prevention of Psychopathology)

Readings in Primary Prevention of Psychopathology: Basic Concepts

Readings in Primary Prevention of Psychopathology: Basic Concepts