Abstract
The purpose of this research was to obtain a profile of the state of prevention in mental health in Canada. In all the provinces and territories, we obtained information from the departments of children's mental health, adult mental health, and health promotion regarding administrative supports, personnel, policies, budgets, inter-ministerial collaboration, training, and programs allocated for prevention. The findings indicate that the rhetoric of prevention is present in many government policy documents and there are many interesting prevention projects that have been implemented. However, there has not been a reallocation of funding in the health field from treatment and rehabilitation services to prevention programs, and funding for prevention remains at a very low level. Recommendations to improve the state of prevention are made.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 161-172 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Canadian Psychology |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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The prevention of mental health problems in Canada : A survey of provincial policies, structures, and programs. / Nelson, Geoffrey; Prilleltensky, Isaac; Laurendeau, Marie Claire; Powell, Barbara.
In: Canadian Psychology, Vol. 37, No. 3, 01.12.1996, p. 161-172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Nelson, Geoffrey
AU - Prilleltensky, Isaac
AU - Laurendeau, Marie Claire
AU - Powell, Barbara
PY - 1996/12/1
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N2 - The purpose of this research was to obtain a profile of the state of prevention in mental health in Canada. In all the provinces and territories, we obtained information from the departments of children's mental health, adult mental health, and health promotion regarding administrative supports, personnel, policies, budgets, inter-ministerial collaboration, training, and programs allocated for prevention. The findings indicate that the rhetoric of prevention is present in many government policy documents and there are many interesting prevention projects that have been implemented. However, there has not been a reallocation of funding in the health field from treatment and rehabilitation services to prevention programs, and funding for prevention remains at a very low level. Recommendations to improve the state of prevention are made.
AB - The purpose of this research was to obtain a profile of the state of prevention in mental health in Canada. In all the provinces and territories, we obtained information from the departments of children's mental health, adult mental health, and health promotion regarding administrative supports, personnel, policies, budgets, inter-ministerial collaboration, training, and programs allocated for prevention. The findings indicate that the rhetoric of prevention is present in many government policy documents and there are many interesting prevention projects that have been implemented. However, there has not been a reallocation of funding in the health field from treatment and rehabilitation services to prevention programs, and funding for prevention remains at a very low level. Recommendations to improve the state of prevention are made.
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