What is Prevention Science?
In essence, prevention science is the systematic study of factors that influence health and well-being, with the ultimate goal of preventing negative outcomes before they occur.
The European Prevention Curriculum (EPC) defines it as "the scientific study of the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions designed to prevent mental health and addictive disorders and to promote mental health and well-being."
Prevention science is a multi-disciplinary field that aims to prevent mental, emotional and behavioral issues like substance use before...