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  • Public Health
  • Community Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Education

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  • Growing interest in primary prevention of mental disorders and mental health promotion careers.
  • Lack of a centralized resource for available prevention training and career options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a compendium of prevention resources for students and professionals.
  • To identify training programs and information sources focused on mental health prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of training options in public health, community psychology, social work, and education.
  • Identification of further information sources for prospective prevention specialists.

Main Results:

  • Overview of prevention-focused training within key disciplines.
  • Compilation of resources to aid career and educational planning in mental health prevention.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive guide to prevention training is needed.
  • This article serves as a starting point for individuals seeking careers in mental health promotion and disorder prevention.