Medication and Counseling Histories of Gifted Students in a Summer Residential Program.

Jarosevich, Tania; Stocking, Vicki B.

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ERIC Number: EJ662798

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Medication and Counseling Histories of Gifted Students in a Summer Residential Program.

Jarosevich, Tania; Stocking, Vicki B.

Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, v14 n2 p91-99 Win 2003

A review of medical forms for 1,762 gifted secondary students participating in a 3-week residential academic program found low rates of psychological disorders, medication use, and counseling. Students who received counseling (n=143) were dealing with family issues (divorce, blended families, adopted siblings, or family counseling), depression, and attention deficit disorders. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Counseling, Depression (Psychology), Drug Therapy, Emotional Problems, Family Problems, Gifted, Incidence, Psychological Characteristics, Records (Forms), Secondary Education, Student Characteristics, Student Needs, Summer Programs, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Counseling the Gifted.