Titre : | Public Health Reviews, vol. 34, n° 2. Mental Health as a Public Health Issue - 2012 |
Type de document : | Bulletin |
Paru le : | 01/01/2012 |
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To achieve the basic human right of autonomy, individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities (ID), must be able to practice decision-making, that is, to make their own decisions and communicate these decisions to others. In support [...]
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In this article the author describes the role of mental health in overall health, and makes the case for a public health approach to mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. She also outlines a strategy to promote individual, famil[...]
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Epidemiologic studies have provided evidence of a strong link between mental illness, mental health, and physical health, especially as it relates to chronic disease occurrence, suggesting that public health must focus on preventing and treating[...]