Recent highly publicized events and related policy initiatives have focused renewed attention on youth suicide, depression, and violence. Unfortunately, such events and the initiatives that follow often narrow discussion of causes and how best to deal with problems. Successful interventions must also involve schools and communities in approaches…

In order to provide more responsive counseling services, minority students were trained to function as counselors for other minority individuals. In spite of initial difficulties in developing trust and in defining the goals of the program, the training and utilization of minority-group paraprofessionals are feasible alternatives to current mental…

The off-reservation American Indian has been conspicuously ignored by contemporary health services delivery systems. As a constituent of neither federally nor locally administered programs many of his health needs have been ignored. This is particularly apparent in the management of alcoholism problems. (Author/FF)

Considers the need for Black persons as health care professionals and the roles that two year colleges and their personnel must play. (Author/RK)

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)