Primary prevention in mental health is based on the assumption that many maladaptive responses result from: (Select all that apply.)
a. a lack of ability to manage one's own life.
b. ineffective coping strategies.
c. ineffective health education.
d. environmental change.
e. poor self-esteem.
A, B, C, E
An individual is more likely to experience mental health problems if he or she lacks good self-esteem and is incapable of controlling his or her life especially because of poor coping skills. Poor or ineffective health education adds to the problem. Environment is not a primary factor in primary prevention.
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