Presents findings of an evaluation of a health education program for primary school students of low SES. Related findings to two dependent measures--attitudes toward smoking and knowledge about smoking and health. Reports that program participants displayed more positive attitudes toward good health practices than did non-participating control…

Low-income Black elders completed a 10-week health promotion program for the purpose of lowering or stabilizing blood pressure levels. Comparisons were made between classes that met weekly versus three times a week, and between yoga and aerobics formats. A peer-led program was developed that continued for 10 months after the professionally-led…

Four strategies for reducing health insurance rates are described: negotiate competitive prices, improve cash flow management, reduce claims frequency, and shift cost liability to individuals. (MD)

This study assessed the long term effects of the fifth and sixth grade units of the School Health Curriculum Project (SHCP) by investigating the seventh-grade student's health knowledge, health-related attitudes, health-related practices, and health locus of control. Results are presented and conclusions are discussed. (MT)

Comprehensive wellness programs, offered in hospitals, universities, and large and small businesses, generally involve a health assessment followed by intervention. This article describes assessment tools and procedures recommended for health enhancement programs. (MT)

Three evaluation methodologies used in studies of volunteer utilization are reviewed: model-program comparison, benefit-cost analysis; and qualitative program review. The importance of utilizing a comprehensive evaluation incorporating all three methodologies is discussed using an ongoing community mental health center volunteer program as an…

"Data Trends" reports present summaries of research on mental health services for children and adolescents and their families. The article summarized in this "Data Trends" discusses national data on transition services available for children served within the state child mental health systems. These data are derived from information provided by…

Nearly 20 years ago a culturally relevant program was created on the island of Guam. Inspired by the Gheel, the Belgium colony's humanized treatment of the mentally ill, the program is based on the island's Spanish heritage and makes use of Roman Catholic ritual in communal assembly and in commemorating developmental attainments. Beginning as a…

This paper outlines the preparations necessary for state psychological associations to make a timely, well-coordinated, and successful mental health response to disaster or trauma. It is suggested that early planning, recruiting, training, connecting with an authorized disaster organization, forming a mental health coalition, organizing…

This report summarizes the impact of federal programs on individual counselors, including suggestions on advocating to improve the programs' recognition of professional mental health counselors. These are all separate programs, formulated under their own laws, regulations, and agencies.

Presents a model for a proposed allied health system which incorporates three dimensions: (1) education and training, (2) a social health dyad, and (3) service delivery. (MU)

Article focuses on health manpower programs and the education health workers need in order to function effectively and flexibly. (RK)

This discussion on reasons for the lack of a clear-cut and timely health curriculum in a number of educational settings today stresses the need for planning by faculty familiar with predetermined health goals, methods, aids and evaluation techniques. (JC)

The results of this study indicate that the establishment of a breakfast program in the secondary school serving the middle or high income district is a feasible solution to some of the adolescent nutrition problems