Research shows that when these distinct tiers operate in harmony, they create a protective network that prevents vulnerable individuals from falling through structural gaps.
A multi-level framework aligns four primary tiers of intervention simultaneously:
- Individual Level: Cognitive and Emotion Regulation;
- Community and Social Level: Interconnected Micro-systems;
- Clinical and Healthcare Systems Level: Seamless Continuity of Care;
- Environmental and Macro Level: Policy and Means Restriction.