Prevention of Mental Disorder: An Overview of Current Programs
WILLIAM M. BOLMAN M.D.1, and
JACK C. WESTMAN M.D.2
1 Assistant Professor, Child Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wis. 53706
2 Professor, Child Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wis. 53706
Current techniques and programs for the prevention of mental disorder are presented. Although the problems of vagueness of concepts, social resistance, and lack of research must be met, the authors have found a significant existing body of knowledge and experience awaiting use in preventive work.
