Community psychology developed from the research and work associated with mental health.

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Community psychology emerged in the mid-1960s as a reaction to traditional clinical psychology which largely focused on individual-level interventions for mental illness. Community psychologists sought to broaden the scope of psychology by studying the social and structural factors that contribute to mental health and well-being, such as poverty, discrimination, and access to resources.

Community Psychology Developed from the Research and Work Associated with Mental