What Does Primary Prevention Seek to Do

question 13

Multiple Choice

What does primary prevention seek to do?

• A)Limit the disability associated with mental illness
• B)Detect mental illness early and intervene to prevent problems from worsening
• C)Eliminate the cause of mental illness
• D)Provide mental health services through primary care physicians

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Definitions:

Commonsense Strategy

A practical approach to solving problems or dealing with situations based on everyday knowledge and practical experience rather than theoretical understanding.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.

Adaptive

Describes the ability of an organism or system to adjust to changes in its environment or to cope with disturbances.

Humor

A quality of being amusing or entertaining, often expressed through jokes, comedy, or playful behavior.