Mental Health Promotion and the ABC Approach: Evidence-Based Insights and Practical Guidance

Mental Health Promotion and the ABC Approach: Evidence-Based Insights and Practical Guidance presents a ground-breaking campaign to improve, protect and promote mental well-being - Act Belong Commit, the ABC approach. A successful population-wide intervention, the ABC approach is based on the premise that being active, having a sense of belonging, and having a sense of purpose contributes to both individual mental well-being and stronger social cohesion.Developed in Western Australia and implemented internationally since 2014, the ABC approach has already been promoted in a variety of settings, including schools and universities, local government, health services, as well as across a range of populations, from children to older adults.Through real-world, detailed case studies the book highlights the evidence-based impact of this model in different countries and provides insights on how practitioners and policy makers may adapt and implement the approach in their own contexts.Offering p