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tertiary prevention

intervention for individuals or groups with already established psychological or physical conditions, disorders, or diseases. Tertiary interventions include attempts to minimize negative effects, prevent further disease or disorder related to complications, prevent relapse, and restore the highest physical or psychological functioning possible. Compare primary prevention; secondary prevention.

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October 15th 2024

SIP

SIP

1. abbreviation for Sociedad Interamericana de Psicologia. See Interamerican Society of Psychology.

2. abbreviation for Society of Indian Psychologists.