Discusses suicide prevention programs administered in United States, noting that treatment for suicidal patients is conducted in terms of basic tenets of Western culture. Cautions American therapists treating Asian patients, especially suicidal individuals who are regressed and show cultural characteristics, to consider importance of cultural…

This article, written by the bill's sponsor, describes the "Smart Start" legislation introduced in Congress. This legislation's goal is to make high quality early childhood education available to families who want it. Smart Start's potential in combatting the high dropout rate is discussed. (IAH)

Presents criteria for judging sexual health of families, based on ecosystemic model of family sexuality that emphasizes dialectical balance among certain influential family interaction variables. Concludes that professionals need to be able to help family members work toward positive expressions of sexuality as well as avoid sex-related problems.…

Notes that economic and service factors may dictate that special fire protection measures be given to computer rooms. The discussion covers emergency planning, various types of fire detection and suppression systems, and future options, with particular attention to halon and possible halon replacements. A list of suggested readings is provided.…

A review of medical charts of 13 youths (age 8-15) with soccer-related eye injuries identified as causes: a head butt, kicks, the ball. Risks can be lessened by use of polycarbonate eyeguards, properly inflated balls, adequate conditioning and practice before scrimmages, a moderate and balanced practice/playing schedule and good sportsmanship.…

The author reports results of an adolescent health survey and describes the Minnesota 4-H Youth Self-Protection Program, designed to address youth health issues. Focusing on social health issues, the program is based on prevention theory, youth participation, adult guidance, starting early, and collaborative efforts. (CH)

Review of sports medicine records of 285 softball players and responses of 200 adult softball players to a questionnaire regarding injuries leads to suggestions about ways to prevent softball injuries, including preseason conditioning and strengthening. (Author/CB)

Softball players who slide into stationary bases may incur such injuries as sprains and fractures. Bases which release on contact could prevent some of the injuries. (Author/CB)

Proposes that an important psychological variable, codependence, may help to account for the phenomenon of burnout among resident assistants and other high-achieving, socially able college students. Explores characteristics of codependency. Suggests ways that institutional policy can help to decrease resident assistant burnout and related…

The article provides answers to frequently asked questions about sports ophthamology, concerning sports-related eye injuries, eye protection, safety recommendations, and medical restrictions. (CB)

Explored relationship between the extent of gun ownership and the strictness of gun control laws to suicide and homicide rates in the nine major geographic regions of the United States. Found gun ownership, rather than the strictness of gun control laws, was the strongest correlate of the rates of suicide and homicide by guns. (Author)

Examines client violence and illustrates the ways in which it is manifested, the risk factors for violent behavior, and the ways in which incidents psychologically and physically affect clinicians. Recommends strategies and policies that social workers and agencies can implement to protect frontline workers from violence without compromising…

Considers violence/aggression of young. Delineates seven steps to less violent society: provide effective consequences of aggression; teach nonaggressive responses to problems; stop aggression early; restrict access to the instruments of aggression; restrain and reform public displays of aggression; correct conditions of everyday life that foster…

In 1990, U.S. youth and adult leaders in school-based prevention programs traveled to former Soviet Union to share information and stimulate continued international exchange to prevent alcohol misuse. Program components included pretravel study of former Soviet alcohol problems, program visits, youth group discussions, pilot survey, dialogue with…

Examines the problem of shaken baby syndrome (SBS), which involves the injury or death of an infant as a result of severe shaking. Advocates a national media campaign to promote awareness of SBS and to prevent needless injuries and deaths. (MDM)