Is it possible to prevent a mental health condition?
Prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors, such as exposure to trauma, that can affect the chances that children, youth, and young adults will develop mental health conditions. Promoting a persons social-emotional well-being leads to 1. Higher overall productivity 2. Better educational outcomes 3. Lower crime rates 4. Stronger economies 5. Improved quality of life 6. Increased lifespan 7. Improved family life