Considers the status of student health service programs and the types of health problems evident on community college campuses. (Author/RK)

The roles of direct service, training and education of physicians and nurses, direct consultation, and administrative mental health training are discussed as they relate to mental health services to Federal employees in the Washington area subject to stresses resulting from individuality loss, responsibility diffusion, frequent reorganizations,…

This critical review of the 1961 report of the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health concludes that the report and its adherents promised more than could be delivered and its claims regarding community mental health could not be supported by the available data. (Author)

Casts doubts on the current belief that poverty leads to less medical care, and results in diminished health. Holds that level of education is a causal factor in individual health status and medical care utilization; the observed correlation between income and medical deprivation appears to be a consequence of education's relationship with both…

The Crisis Health Aide program described in this article is an outgrowth of the University of Nebraska Health Center's Aide program. (Authors/CB)

Pre and post testing indicate value of health instruction by experienced school nurses, particularly to younger disadvantaged children. Suggests teaching internship for new nurses to reinforce their background for improved functioning in school. (CJ)

Literature review indicates general lack of success of mental health efforts due, in part, to formalized approach, bureaucratic procedures, excessive expectations. Success possible with small team supported by medical center and working closely with school. (CJ)

The author gives clues to identify children with hearing problems. (MF)

Relates Stock and Thelan's trainability index to openness and empathy by testing the job effectiveness of community and mental health aides. (MB)

The authors believe that the classroom teacher should become the focus of case finding, and that the child's behavior and functioning should become the primary indicators of his health. Physical examinations could be used as diagnostic tests rather than screening tests. (Author)

Discussed are the effects of methods of role assignment on consensus of expectations and establishment of social location. (Author)

Joint planning by school and community is necessary for delivery of effective services. The school system must provide a healthful environment, an adequate school health service, and a comprehensive health education program. (Author/CJ)

Presented at Workshop on Drug Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970. (Author)