Noting that by assuring well-child health care, screening, assessment, and follow-up for every child, Head Start can make a significant difference in children's lives, this training guide is intended to provide support to enhance the quality of Head Start well-child health care. The three training modules of the guide are organized to provide…

Participants at a conference on mental health in schools highlighted the following policy initiatives as a sampling of current activity that could benefit efforts to enhance mental health in schools: (1) new interagency programs for safe schools and healthy students that link the resources of several federal agencies; (2) an enhanced focus on…

Surveys were completed by 50 Florida educators involved in programs for students with emotional and/or behavior disorders concerning the relationship between mental health professionals and educators. Seventy-one percent of respondents reported that contact time between teachers of students with emotional/behavioral disorders was not enough. When…

The essential purpose of this study is to determine the need for specifically trained personnel to assume the health education responsibilities in college and university health service centers. It also presents a health guide for college and university health service directors. (Author/RK)

Extensive three year study of program involving resident school psychiatrist in extremely mobil setting. Medical help can reduce behavior problems but not academic retardation. Recommendations are offered to increase effectiveness of guidance programs for disadvantaged, culturally different pupils. (CJ)

The research rationale and design of a project which trained no-professionals to provide mental health services are discussed. (BY(

In paper presented at 81st Annual Meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Los Angeles from October 29 through November 2, 1970, author suggests a new health services delivery system. (IR)

Demonstrates potential of school nurse in aiding classroom teachers through presentations of units on family living, first aid, government, smoking as part of regular curriculum. (CJ)

Personal description of functions by a practicing nurse-teacher, in effort to clarify public understandings of her many roles. (CJ)

Indicates need for extensive observational studies of elementary school children by school and health department personnel as base for building developmental program for alleviation of emotional problems. Urges positive use of peer groups to create better environment for handicapped. Offers suggestions for implementation and follow-up. (CJ)

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association (new York, New York, 1969).

This paper was presented at a meeting of the Health Services Branch, Auxiliary Services Division of Los Angeles City Schools, Hamilton High School, 2955 Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, February 3, 1969.