Author Question: An example of primary prevention concerning mental health is: 1. Group psychotherapy 2. Stress ... (Read 60 times)

Zoey63294

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
An example of primary prevention concerning mental health is:
 
  1. Group psychotherapy
  2. Stress reduction education
  3. Case management
  4. Monitoring illness symptoms

Question 2

Collecting data and monitoring the health status of the population defines which of the core public health functions?
 
  1. Assessment
  2. Prevention
  3. Assurance
  4. Policy development



mjbamaung

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

2
Group psychotherapy and case management are secondary preventions, and monitoring illness symptoms is a tertiary prevention.

Answer to Question 2

1
Prevention is not a core function, assurance is making sure essential services are available, and policy development is needed to provide leadership in developing policies. Assessment consists of systematic data collection and monitoring health status.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library