There were four relevant objectives of this study: (1) describe the extent and nature of school case-oriented and program consultation as currently practiced, and to evaluate its impact; (2) evaluate the congruence of the local consultee's and consultant's expectations of consultation and the degree to which their expectations are attained; (3)…

There were four relevant objectives of this study: (1) describe the extent and nature of school case-oriented and program consultation as currently practiced, and to evaluate its impact; (2) evaluate the congruence of the local consultee's and consultant's expectations of consultation and the degree to which their expectations are attained; (3)…

Defines racism and discusses some of the factors which can be used to evaluate, and if appropriate, initiate corrective actions, among them, the community agency, direct service staff, value systems, depression, treatment and follow-up, and openness and commitment. (Author/AM)

Reviewing his address of ten years ago the author states that its proposals are still germane today: more postsecondary education, strengthening the allied health organization, and obtaining more government and private funds. He also offers ten predictions for future allied health education programs. (MF)

The paper reviews the relevant literature and discusses the nature of Chicano concerns in regard to the implementation of legislation mandating developmental assessment of poor children. (Author/CL)

This paper reviews the historical metamorphosis of the concept of treatment and emergence of TASC as a federal strategy for effecting a criminal justice-health care interface to deal with drug abusers. Impact of the TASC program is discussed as well as implications for future efforts. (Author)

The results of this survey indicate that parents, friends, and other relatives constitute a generalized helping source for personal concerns of Spanish-speaking youth; community agents and schools are sources of help when they are viewed as having special expertise by virtue of their training and positions. (JD)

Outlines a group-oriented residential treatment model for emotionally disturbed adolescents, aged 13-18. Key features include use of therapeutic language and value systems, delineation of developmental expectations, formation of a positive peer culture, and emphasis on the group process for both therapy and decision making. (Author/BF)

Describes a low-cost, short-term, day treatment program for emotionally disturbed children, aimed at successfully returning participants to public school classes. The program services 21 children, aged 8-12, in a highly structured therapeutic environment, with individual and group psychotherapy and parent involvement in treatment. (BF)

The increasing sophistication of school health program evaluation procedures tends to parallel or reflect the development of the total school health program. (JD)

The perceived mental health needs of adolescents were measured by questionnaire to groups of teenagers, parents, community child guidance personnel, self-help groups, police and court related people, school personnel, mental health administrators and area board members. (Author)

The development of marital health as a bona fide health field is posited as the most viable means for obtaining funding for training, research and treatment concerning the marital dyad equal to such funding now available for other health fields. (Author)

Analyzes empirical data from one service area in Oklahoma as an illustration of the likely effects of proposed restrictions limiting eligibility of Native Americans for Indian Health Service care. Findings indicate dwindling support for Indian health care and negative impact on future Indian population. (PS)

Discusses the development and preliminary evaluation of an experimental statewide system of services in North Carolina for seriously behaviorally/emotionally disturbed adolescents. The program successfully provides these youngsters with appropriate treatment, education, training, and care suited to their individual needs, including community-based…