Focusing on the prevention of mental health problems will allow us to
A)Feel better about not providing great treatment for people who currently have mental health problems
B)Invest in the future (and forget about the past)
C)Try to ensure than all Canadians are happy and healthy
D)Create new jobs for community psychologists

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Focusing on prevention of mental health problems is important for trying to ensure that all Canadians are happy and healthy, which should be the ultimate goal of mental health efforts. It is not about feeling better about not providing great treatment for those who currently have mental health problems or forgetting about the past. While creating new jobs for community psychologists may be a potential benefit, it is not the primary reason for focusing on prevention.

Focusing on the Prevention of Mental Health Problems Will Allow