One of the Ongoing Debates in Psychology and Psychiatry Is

One of the ongoing debates in psychology and psychiatry is deciding whether to put more resources into prevention or treatment. Traditionally, psychologists and psychiatrists have focused on treatment, but to many, prevention would be a better focus of resources and time. Prevention is defined as avoiding a disorder from the start. Give three examples of actions presented in this chapter that individuals and society can take to prevent certain types of psychological disorders.