Glossary

This glossary provides brief explanations of frequently used terms and acronyms in the area of promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental health. It's aim is to promote some common understandings of the values and meanings attached to such terminology.

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Additional mental health terms (not specific to PPEI) can be accessed from:
  • National Mental Health Report 2002, 'Glossary of terms used in the National Survey of Mental Health Services' available online here (scroll down to page 185)