Examines strengths and weaknesses of several needs assessment techniques currently in use and concludes that exclusive use of any single technique will likely provide a biased or inaccurate assessment of community mental health needs. There is a critical need to empirically investigate the reliability and validity of these needs assessment…

The author's research indicates that associate degree training programs have provided and will continue to provide rich resources for manpower in the mental health service delivery system. (Author)

The evaluation methods, the characteristics of the study population, and some preliminary results of the first year of a three-year study of a demonstration school health program are reported. The principal measures of health care used are episodes if care and the Health Guarded Child Index. (JMF)

College student personnel and mental health workers need psychological education programs whose effectiveness can be empirically verified. This report describes such a program in sufficient detail to give professionals a clear model for study and application to their particular populations. Shostrom's Personal Orientation Inventory was used to…

The increase of interest on the part of corporations in providing health services for employees has created a demand for health personnel. (JD)

The consultative effort to assist in the development of mental health services in Crystal City, Texas is described. Issues of political involvement, cultural and language issues, community dynamics, staffing, staff development, and training of psychology interns are discussed in light of the inadequacy of certain aspects of traditional…

Paper describes adolescent health counseling program of HIP-AMHT (Multiphasic Health Testing Program). Data on health attitudes and behaviors, related psychological problems, and self-expressed needs for information is presented. Study concludes that adolescents exhibit interest in health care and are motivated to participate in health care…

The leadership styles of three diverse groups of allied health administrators are examined along the dimensions of the Consideration and Structure scales of the Leadership Opinion Questionnaire. Results show that the allied health group prefers a leadership style that is high on Consideration and very low on Structure. (Author/HD)

Described are the results of a nationwide survey, conducted in 1975, to collect data concerning the extent of health authority involvement in checking school plans, inspecting construction, surveillance of school facilities; and the depth and scope of school environmental health and safety programs on a national basis. (BT)

A study tested the efficacy of a multicomponent parent training curriculum with caregivers of children receiving mental health services (n=250). The parent group intervention was found to affect significantly two factors critical to increasing caregiver empowerment, knowledge of the mental health services system, and mental health services…

Describes common characteristics of two innovative models of student mental-health consultation programs: One, organized by two Harvard Medical School psychiatrists, operates in two Boston-area inner-city charter schools; the other, Responsive Advocacy for Life and Learning (RALLY), launched by a Harvard Medical School developmental psychologist,…

Mental health services in New York City help first-time foster care children acquire ego skills needed for adjustment to foster care. Small-group, focused sessions help children deal with separation, abuse, neglect, and placement. Small-group sessions for foster parent participation are also arranged. Results of this approach have been positive.…

Investigates a randomized trial of a self-help smoking cessation program for pregnant smokers at the Kent County Health Department in Grand Rapids, (Michigan). Results indicate larger quit rates amongst program participants than those in the usual care group. Suggests that smoking cessation programs for low-income pregnant WIC clients are…

Describes the selection and training of volunteers to conduct a national health promotion program, Staying Healthy after Fifty. (JOW)