In this paper, research about mediated communication is used to shed light on questions that have arisen in relation to behavioral telehealth about the relative merits of different modes of distance communication for the transaction of behavioral telehealth services. The paper is in two parts. The first part contains a presentation of questions…

This document provides mental health professionals with information about the mental health needs and concerns of people who are hard of hearing and those who are late-deafened, i.e., deafened after language acquisition. Individual chapters address the following topics: (1) distinguishing differences among people with hearing loss (defining the…

This study examined the rate at which juvenile courts refer youthful offenders to mental health care and organizational factors that may account for variation in treatment referral rates. The study was based on 73 juvenile courts in Tennessee. Data sources included secondary, statewide data on youth referred to the courts in 1997 and responses of…

This paper presents results of a customer satisfaction survey of Vermont elementary and secondary public schools concerning satisfaction with mental health services during the 1996-97 school year. Analysis of completed questionnaires (N=233) are interpreted from a marketing perspective. Findings are reported for: (1) treated prevalence of…

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)