Mental Health and Prevention

Scope

Mental Health & Prevention is a peer reviewed journal dedicated to the prevention of mental and behavioural disorders and mental ill health, and the promotion of mental well-being. Its scope encompasses universal, selective and indicated prevention and mental health promotion across the lifespan. All mental and behavioural disorders are covered, as well as suicide and self-injury. The journal does not cover early intervention or treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. Submissions are welcome on the following topics: -Research on the need for prevention- Research contributing to the development of interventions- Descriptions of major programs, where there is accompanying evaluation- Evaluations of interventions to prevent disorders or reduce risk factors, including controlled and uncontrolled trials and qualitative studies- Protocols for trials- Research on risk or protection factors that has implications for prevention- Psychometrics of prevention measures- Economics of prevention- Workforce development- Prevention policy- Systematic reviews on any of the above topics