Prevention of mental disorders

[12][13][14][15] Delaying of potential very young pregnancies could lead to better mental health causal risk factors such as improved parenting skills and more stable homes,[16] and various approaches have been used to encourage such behaviour change.

[20][21] In 2014 the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended preventive CBT for people at risk of psychosis.

[25][26][27] A review found that a number of studies have shown that internet- and mobile-based interventions can be effective in preventing mental disorders.

[34] For anxiety disorders, In those at high risk there is tentative evidence that psychosis incidence may be reduced with the use of CBT or other types of therapy.

[40][41] In 2014 the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended preventive CBT for people at risk of psychosis.

[45] Universal prevention (aimed at a population that has no increased risk for developing a mental disorder, such as school programs or mass media campaigns) need very high numbers of people to show effect (sometimes known as the "power" problem).

[84] Research has shown that risk assessment and behavioral interventions in pediatric clinics reduced abuse and neglect outcomes for young children.

[87][88] Assembling collaborations of interested bodies appears to be an effective model for achieving sustained commitment and funding.