What is the defining goal of secondary prevention in public health and mental health?
QUESTION
What is the best prevention label for interventions delivered to individuals with early symptoms?
QUESTION
What is the key timing distinction between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention?
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ANSWER
Primary: before onset; Secondary: early detection; Tertiary: after diagnosis/disability. Timing differentiates levels based on the stage of disorder development, from pre-onset to post-establishment.