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Prevention

Prevention efforts can vary based on the, audience they are addressing, level of
intensity they are providing, and the development phase they target. Figure 1 depicts
the different types of prevention as defined by the Institute of Medicine. As prevention
efforts move from universal prevention interventions to treatment they increase in
intensity and become more individualized

Figure 2: Preventive Interventions by Developmental Phase 6

What changes can society make to prevent mental
health problems?
 helping parents nurture their children
 protecting children from trauma
 educating young people to understand and manage their emotions
 supporting people under a lot of stress at work
 reducing loneliness for older people
 building connections in our communities
 caring for people with suicidal thoughts
 helping people to recover and look after themselves

Various factors can increase your risk of developing a mental health problem. It’s
important to note that none of them means you will definitely experience mental ill-
health. Our mental health is complex, and there isn’t any way of predicting which
factors will or won’t affect our wellbeing.

Our mental health is shaped by our:

 biology: our genes play a small role in our mental health

 environment: the places we live and work, and our relationships
 experiences: the things that happen to us, especially in early life.

If you’re at higher risk, staying well may look like following the tips above for people
who are in good mental health. Or it may mean, for example, getting help from a
counsellor to overcome issues from a difficult childhood, finding support if you’ve
experienced a hate crime or talking to your GP to better understand a physical
health condition.

PREVENTION

Easy Tips in Helping other people who may have possible mental health problems.S

• Let them know that you care about them and that they are not alone, empathize with them.

• Be non-judgmental. Don’t criticize or blame them

• Show that you are listening by repeating information they have shared with you. This can also make
sure that you have understood them properly.

• Ask about their reasons for living and dying and listen to their answers. Try to explore their reasons for
living in more detail.

• Ask if they have felt like this before. If so, ask how their feelings changed last time.

• Reassure them they will not feel this way forever.

• Encourage them to focus on getting through the day rather than focusing on the future.

• Volunteer to assist them in finding professional help. If need be, offer to keep them company during
their session with a licensed therapist.

• Follow up any commitments that you agree to.

• Make sure someone is with them if they are in immediate danger.

• If you’re unsure about how to help, reach out to medical professionals for guidance.