The concept of primary prevention of mental and emotional problems has existed since the
1950s. It has been discussed, espoused, and critiqued. At the same time very few programs …

The paper addresses the issue as to whether large scale programs of primary prevention
are feasible for children with emotional disorders. The problem of translating common …

Three types of primary prevention of emotional and behavioral problems of children are
discussed: milestone (restricted to a given age or development level), high-risk, and …

A synopsis and overview of the history of primary prevention is presented with special
attention to the prevention of emotional problems of children. The need for new models for …

Decades of research have demonstrated, now convincingly, that emotional and behavioral
syndromes and many of their antecedent risks can be prevented. Much of this progress can …

Part II illustrates the substantial progress made in prevention science since 1994. It
describes numerous efficacious or effective prevention programs (Chapters 6 and 7), as well …

Abstract Posted 3/30/2001. The authors reviewed scores of primary prevention programs to
identify preventive interventions that had undergone quasi-experimental or randomized …

A truly effective early detection and primary prevention program for children who are
considered high-risk should probably not begin just in the school years but should instead …

This paper considers the fact that the literature on childrearing has traditionally not dealt with
children's emotional processes. Developmental research has moved from a focus on …

CONCEPTS, ISSUES, AND RESEARCH RESULTS RELEVANT TO THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELDS ARE PRESENTED. THE DEMAND FOR SERVICES FAR EXCEEDS AVAILABLE …