The paper describes a four-year research effort aimed at developing preventive educational interventions for children with behavior problems in inner city schools. The implications of switching the emphasis from early secondary to primary preventive programs are discussed. (Author)

Mentally ill patients engaging in art activities were seen to recover from their illnesses faster than those not so engaged. An art therapy profession has grown as the result of this observation and incorporates a variety of theoretical orientations ranging from highly educational to highly nondirective and analytic. (JD)

Discusses computerized management information systems (MIS) data in mental health program evaluation. Using an actual evaluation with data from the Multi-State Information System as an example, practical problems in collecting and assembling useful information are presented. MIS data can be useful; however, care must be taken to assure the quality…

The decision to mass immunize the public against Swine Flu was based on odds that had been calculated from variables of unknown magnitude. (JD)

A description is given of an exercise program designed to improve the physical condition and health of older adults. (JD)

Screening for spine deformities, particularly idiopathic adolescent scoliosis among children aged 10-13 in the Kansas schools, is outlined. (JMF)

The role and function of mental health professionals as they interact with other faculty on a college campus is examined. (JD)

A vacation provided the author with the opportunity to meet with school nurses in Australia. (MM)

This discussion of administrative concerns regarding the relationships between schools and practicing physicians suggests the institution of school-sponsored activities leading to close productive relationships with community physicians and optimum use of the medical information available for managing children with handicapping conditions. (MM)

An investigation to determine programs of health education adopted by life insurance companies for their policy holders and by other business concerns for their employees is reported. (JD)

Suggestions are made for using radio, television, and newspapers to publicize community health services. (JD)

Results of a survey of staff of a short-term residential facility serving mentally retarded clients indicate that recommendations and social competency information are perceived to be the most important sections of psychological reports while projective test personality interpretation and IQ test results are considered to have the least value.…

Children and young adults are more likely to die from auto crashes, injuries, accidents, and suicide than from disease. Teachers should limit information to what students most need to stay healthy and spend more class time delving into kids' attitudes and behaviors. School-based programs are more apt to change young people's attitudes and…

Explores the relationships of caregivers of mentally ill people with professional mental health providers since the introduction of community-based services. Respondents perceived mental health workers to be professional, friendly, respectful and positive in outlook. However they indicated dissatisfaction with accessibility, communication about…

Provides background on national movements toward expanded school mental health programs and school-based health centers, and presents advantages and challenges of joining these two systems of child and adolescent health care. These challenges, ideas for overcoming them, and future directions for promising service delivery are discussed. (Contains…