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    Psychology Matters: Early intervention and prevention

    Psychology Matters in promoting good health and wellbeing for all.

    Psychology is key to developing effective early intervention and prevention strategies that can transform lives, prevent ill-health, and promote wellbeing.

    We know Psychology Matters in early intervention and prevention.  Psychology has an important contribution to make, whether it’s advocating for trauma-informed care, tackling loneliness and isolation, working with prisoners to prevent reoffending, promoting preventative public health initiatives, or supporting children in education. 

    Not only that, but psychology has a vital part to play in tackling social and health inequities. 

    Through this workstream, we are showcasing the role of psychology in early intervention and prevention by highlighting the impact of your work across the psychological professions.

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    Psychology Matters: “Its greatest strength is its power to heal.”

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    Share your work 

    Are you working on early intervention or prevention initiatives? We'd love to hear more. 

    Email [email protected] to tell us about it.

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