Abstract
This article aims to discuss theoretical, conceptual and empirical foundations that support prevention and promotion programs in mental health in adolescence, focusing on the positive development. It appears that Brazil exhibits progress regarding the development and implementation of interventional programs, having advanced in the fi eld of promoting skills and well-being of young people, and expanding its reach beyond the prevention of risk behaviors. The paper makes considerations on the contributions of positive psychology to interventional programs regarding the need to reassess potential and human virtues. It also highlights the advances in empirical studies of adolescence that indicate trends in science, and the emergence of investigations arising from the application of the young’s positive outlook theories. Finally, we briefl y discuss the background of the national programs focused on positive psychology. The paper agrees with the pertinence and interest of the development of interventions based on this theoretical and practical approach, we emphasize however, the need to
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