Mental Health Promotion

Abstract If primary prevention is the crown of the prevention model of psychological intervention, promotion of mental health is the jewel in that crown. Of the three realms of prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary), primary prevention is the preferred intervention according to this model. Primary prevention is divided into two functions: First, minimizing dysfunction by identifying at‐risk populations and targeting them for intensive intervention; second, promotion of emotional health and wellbeing. Of these two functions, the prevention model proposes that promotion of mental health is more far‐reaching in its scope and in the expected result of the intervention.