Innovative strategies for promoting health and mental health across the life span / Leonard A. Jason, David S. Glenwick, editors.
| Other author | Jason, Leonard. |
| Other author | Glenwick, David. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer Pub., ©2002. |
| Description | xviii, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prevention science. Introduction: an overview of preventive and ecological perspectives -- Making effective use of prevention science -- Teaching about prevention to mental health professionals. Problems of parenting and youth. Promoting effective parenting practices -- Preventing physical and sexual abuse -- Preventing school failure and promoting positive outcomes -- Preventing delinquency and antisocial behavior -- Preventing depression in youth -- Preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse. Problems in adulthood. Preventing HIV and AIDS -- Preventing chronic health problems -- Preventing marital disorder -- Promoting mental health in later life. Community and societal issues. Preventing racist, sexist, and heterosexist behavior -- Promoting healthy communities through community development. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2002022804 |
| ISBN | 0826144918 |