Primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention help reduce risk, identify and limit disabilities, and reduce complications of mental health problems. Which exemplifies a tertiary prevention strategy for mental health problems?
A) Screen for mental health disorders
B) Refer high-risk people for diagnostic services
C) Provide mental health services following stressful community events
D) Promote support groups for people with mental health disorders
Ans: D
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Tertiary prevention strategies include promoting support groups for people with mental health disorders and initiating health-promotion activities as a part of rehabilitation services. Secondary strategies include screening for mental health disorders, referring high-risk people for diagnostic services, and providing mental health services following stressful community events.
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