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Mental Health Surveillance
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What is the primary purpose of mental health surveillance?
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To monitor the prevalence and incidence of mental health disorders in a population.
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Mental health surveillance is a systematic and ongoing process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on the prevalence and incidence of mental health disorders in a population. This information is used to identify trends, monitor progress, and develop policies and programs to prevent and treat mental health disorders.