Mental disorders are common in the United States, affecting 28% of the population. The most prevalent disorders are anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. While most people with mental disorders do not seek treatment, these disorders are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There are three levels of prevention for mental disorders: primary prevention aims to avoid disorders by removing risk factors, secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment, and tertiary prevention aims for rehabilitation and limiting disability once a disorder has occurred. Risk factors include those that cannot be modified like gender, ethnicity, and family history as well as potentially modifiable factors related to physical health, social environment, and physical environment.

1. NUR 448 Psychiatric Epidemiology

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