William Rhodes reviews 1975 predictions about the future development of the mental health system, along with his current (1982) opinions about the predictions. (SEW)

Three articles describe health programs in the People's Republic of China: (1) "Health Education in Schools" (Nicholas K. Iammarino); (2) "Health Care System and Nursing" (Veronica D. Feeg); and (3) "Family Planning Education" (Marian V. Hamburg). (CJ)

Each year, dozens of natural disasters occur, leaving child victims in their wake. Short-term effects on children include such maladaptive behavioral reactions as enuresis, insomnia, crying, vomiting, and phobias. Long-term effects include compulsive behavior, personality changes, chronic anxiety, and nightmares. (JN)

A hypertension screening and followup program was made available to inner-city adolescents. Results support the idea that research studies on hypertension in adolescents have a greater impact on participants when the school nurse is a member of the research team. The role of the school nurse should be that of educator, followup facilitator,…

Current ethical issues of clinical competence and confidentiality are explored in relation to changes in the college population and its relationship to the community. Case examples are presented. (JN)

Emerging undergraduate and graduate human services programs, called mental health, social services, community development, and applied social sciences, are not widely known or understood. While there are some common purposes with social work education, the potential for competition or conflict exists. Their significance for social work programs…

Explores the role of clinical librarians in providing information services to patients, as they accompany health professionals during daily patient care activities, and examines two projects evaluating clinical librarianship. (CWM)

This paper describes the two-year Master of Family Therapy Program at the Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia. The program entered its third year in 1979. It is based on a relational, or contextual, model of family therapy, influenced primarily by the ideas and theoretical constructs of Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy. (Author)

The characteristics of needs assessment, in terms of social and health programs, are discussed, as well as misunderstandings, criticisms, and suggested changes in needs assessment activities. (MH)

Discusses a model for clinical preventive intervention with multi-risk-factor families and their infants, with emphasis on the developmental risks involved for both. Emphasis is placed on the context of the total intervention effort, namely, on intervention with the infant, parents, and support system. (Author/DB)

Emphasizes the effects of poverty, lack of education, and scarce medical resources (all prevalent in rural areas) which contribute to poor health conditions and practices for rural children. Available from: U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rm. 456 GHI Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20250. (JD)

A formalized consultation program has increased preventive mental health services at one midwestern university. A high priority on consultation and outreach services is needed. Staff, interns, and graduate students must be trained. The role of consultation/outreach activities in the broad university scheme must be evaluated. (Author/JAC)

The application of a community mental health outreach model defines an expanded campus ombudsman role, designed to increase effectiveness and efficiency in meeting the diverse needs of the university community. (Author)

A course in consultation is increasingly becoming part of the required graduate curriculum of counseling psychologists/counselors who are training for employment in mental health and educational settings. This practical model for teaching consultation skills includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, and simulation experiences. (Author)

Discusses a field experience program in which a sociologist worked for three years as an applied social scientist in a health care setting in Cali, Colombia. Information is presented on research activities, change agents, research methodology, and evaluation of the experience. (Author/DB)