Key points

Being able to prevent the onset of mental health problems is a critical need.

Unlike in some other areas, the distinction between prevention and treatment in mental health is less clear.

Many research studies that claim to focus on prevention actually have many components of treatment.

It is worthwhile to separate these areas better and look for possible differences.

As the number of people who struggle with clinical levels of mental health problems continues to rise, many experts and policy makers are calling not only for more availability of mental health treatment but also preventative efforts that might reduce the burden of these conditions in the first place.

The recommendation certainly makes a lot of sense on many levels, from motivations to reduce human suffering t

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