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Mental Health: Definition, Concepts, and Scope of Practice
Mental health is an integral part of overall health. Promoting well-being, providing care, and ensuring the social inclusion of people with mental health disorders are major challenges...
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Supporting Early Childhood Development [Introduction to the Feature]
Early childhood is a crucial period in a person’s development, and experiences during this time can have long-term effects. It is during the first year of life that essential sensory,...
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OECD: Beyond Wealth: The Rise of Gross National Happiness [Interview]
The OECD measures the well-being of populations in its member states. The Nordic countries have a high level of well-being, due to their ability to involve the population in the process...
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Promoting Mental Health in the Population [Introduction to the Report]
Introduction to a report that brings together contributions from 25 experts, provides an overview of current knowledge, and reviews a number of grassroots initiatives aimed at promoting...
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Health behaviors among people aged 55 to 85
Contrary to popular belief, older adults (ages 55–85) are less prone to depression and mental health issues than the rest of the population. Their eating habits are also healthier than...
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What interventions are effective in preventing substance use among young people?
According to the international scientific literature, the approach that has proven most effective in preventing substance use among young people is the development of their psychosocial...
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Interventions Evaluated in the Field of Suicide Prevention: A Literature Review.
To what extent are suicide prevention interventions effective? This literature review, based on internationally evaluated initiatives, identifies various potential approaches. The...
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Preventing School Dropout: Learn More [Bibliography]
To complement this thematic dossier on preventing school dropout, we have compiled a collection of resources for stakeholders interested in exploring issues related to school health and...
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Children are happier to come to school [Interview].
At this preschool and elementary school, the educational approach is somewhat unconventional. The goal is to help students get to know themselves and recognize their abilities. There are...
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The growing use of medical and psychological interventions to address academic failure.
The difficulties faced by elementary school students who struggle to master the "basics" (reading, writing, and arithmetic) or to conform to school rules are increasingly interpreted as...