Teachers were anonymously surveyed for their views on the ethics of teacher discussions of individual students in formal and informal settings, the latter signifying the teachers' lounge, hallways, etc. (SJL)

In a study of stress (tension, discomfort, or distress) at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, 132 first-year students answered a questionnaire asking them to rank the level of stress in various situations. Current and anticipated sources of stress and their rankings are reported. (LBH)

School nurses can provide effective mental health services in settings where diagnostic and counseling services are not otherwise available. They are particularly suited to this task because of their training and experience with the systematic approach to data collection using the model of medical history taking. (JD)

What happens to students who have no outstanding credentials, who are not handsome, who are struggling with their self-concepts? The author of an upcoming book suggests some ways counselors can help such students to emerge from the crowd. (Author)

An exploratory questionnaire identified some of the educational, emotional, and social problems afflicting women students in Stanford University's schools of medicine, law, and business. Various methods for combatting these stresses were developed by the Office of the Dean for Women Students in cooperation with the female students themselves. (MJB)

Amphetamines and other stimulant drugs are not causing so-called "paradoxical effects" in hyperactive children but are actually effective because they provide needed stimulation. According to the Swanson-Brodemus Model, amphetamines, et al., provide internal sources of stimulation, thus reducing the need for external stimulation. (Author)

This article outlines a model system for the use of supportive teachers working with students who have social, academic, and other problems that hamper their performance in the school environment. (JD)

Discusses situation in which school counselor is approached by a student having a conflict with a teacher, but who is unable to articulate concerns to the teacher. Describes technique of helping student to compose a letter to the teacher, which consists of these steps: (1) problem definition; (2) problem resolution; (3) composition; (4) rewriting;…

Describes development of Sexual Experiences Questionnaire to assess sexual harassment. Reports on results of psychometric analyses, application of inventory to two large public universities, and development of second form of the inventory designed for working women. Discusses results for large sample of academic, professional and semiprofessional,…

Studied 100 clients of the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court to develop predictive model for identifying offenders at high risk for recidivism. Found important predictor variables to be presence of delinquent siblings or friends, school problems, type of offense committed, and gender of delinquent. (Author/NB)

Discusses the ways in which children of different ages respond to divorce or death in the family. Suggests that an open, caring teacher can reach and teach emotionally troubled students by creating an emotional climate for learning. (DMM)

Examines factors contributing to adult student stress and subject anxiety. Ways in which adult educators can help students overcome this barrier are suggested. Describes results of a Subject Anxiety Inventory administered to 875 adults between the ages of 17 and 72 enrolled at two community colleges and two university campuses. (CT)

Describes an inservice institute that familiarized teachers with the pressures that lead students to commit suicide and a program for troubled students. (FL)

Children often have trouble finding effective ways to deal with daily stress. Physical educators work in an environment where they can observe and study their students. Suggestions are offered for physical education teachers dealing with students with problems. (DF)

Determined the degree of concern students (N=429) have about a variety of health problems and issues which affect their physical, mental and social well-being. Compared the ranking of health items related to alcohol consumption with the leading mortality and morbidity problems of college students related to drinking. (LLL)