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Journal
International Journal of Self-Help and Self-Care
ISSN
1091-2851 (print) 1541-4450 (electronic)
Volume
2
Issue
1
Date
1/1/2003

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Title
SELF-HELP AND MUTUAL AID GROUPS AS FACTORS IN PREVENTION
DOI
10.2190/20HF-0NU6-8F1K-3H0C
Author
ALFRED H. KATZ
Pages
5-20
Online Date
09/29/2003

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SELF-HELP AND MUTUAL AID GROUPS AS FACTORS IN PREVENTION

ALFRED H. KATZ

DOI: 10.2190/20HF-0NU6-8F1K-3H0C

Abstract

The public health model of prevention is used in examining the significance of mutual aid self-help groups as a resource in preventing physical/ mental-social disorders. The status of such groups in the United States and elsewhere is reviewed along with research data and theory that seeks to analyze and account for their effects. Examples of their possible utilization at critical stages of the life-cycle are presented and discussed, followed by implications for human service professionals and programs.

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