SPF Indiana

The modification of evidence-based interventions that have been developed for a single ethnic, linguistic, and/or cultural group for use with other groups.

The selection and incorporation of a prevention program into a service system.

The presence of one or more disorders in addition to a primary disorder.

a factor that’s presence within a community is found to be notably low

The distribution of program information with the aim of encouraging program adoption in real-world service systems orcommunities.

The impact of a program under conditions which are likely tooccur in a real-world implementation.

The impact of a program under ideal research conditions.

a factor that’s presence within a community is found to be notably high 

The study of factors that influence the health and illness ofpopulations.

The cause of a disease or condition.

The degree to which an intervention is delivered as designed.

The process of introducing and using interventions in real-world service settings, including how interventions or programsare adopted, sustained, and taken to scale.

The number, proportion, or rate of occurrence of new cases of adisorder in a population within a specified period of time.

Factors that have been identified through research as being strongly related to and influencing the occurrence and magnitude of substance use and related risk behaviors and their subsequent consequences. These variables are the focus of prevention strategies, changes in which are then expected to affect consumption and consequences.

A diagnosable mental orsubstance use disorder.

Difficulties that may be early signs or symptoms of mental disorders but are not frequent or severeenough to meet the criteria for a diagnosis.

Interventions that aim to enhance the ability to achieve developmentally appropriate tasks (developmental competencies) and a positive sense of self-esteem, mastery, well-being, and socialinclusion and to strengthen the ability to cope with adversity.

A condition that meets DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.

The total number of cases of a disorder in a population.

A proactive process that empowers individuals and systems to meet challenges of life events and transitions by creating and reinforcing conditions that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

The study of theory and practice related to the prevention of social, physical, and mental health problems, including etiology,methodology, epidemiology, and intervention.

A multidisciplinary field devoted to the scientific study of the theory, research, and practice related to the prevention of social, physical, and mental health problems, including etiology, epidemiology,and intervention.

Behaviors with negative effects that are often signs or symptoms of mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders that may not be frequent or severe enough to meet the criteria for a diagnosis (e.g., aggressiveness, early alcohol use) but have substantial personal, family,and societal costs.

 A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, or community (including peers and culture) level that is associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes or that reduces the negativeimpact of a risk factor on problem outcomes.

Research information that is descriptive but not measured or quantified for statistical analysis.

A review of research evidence relevant to a research question that does not include new statistical analysis.

Research information that is measured for statisticalanalysis.

The ability to recover from or adapt to adverse events, lifechanges, and life stressors.

A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is associated with a higherlikelihood of problem outcomes.

The use of alcohol or drugs despite negative consequences.

The persistent use of alcohol or drugs despite negative consequences, often with a physiological dependence characterized by tolerance and/or symptoms of withdrawal.

An inclusive term referring to either substanceabuse or substance dependence.

Interventions targeted to individuals who are identified as currentlysuffering from a diagnosable disorder that are intended to cure the disorder or reduce the symptoms or effects of the disorder, includingthe prevention of disability, relapse, and/or comorbidity.