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Erickson, Anne; Abel, Nicholas R. – Professional School Counseling, 2013
The prevalence of mental health issues and suicidal thoughts and actions among school-aged children and adolescents is a serious issue. This article examines the scope of the problem nationwide and provides a brief overview of the literature regarding the effectiveness of school-wide screening programs for depression and suicide risk. The authors…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Suicide, Children, Adolescents
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Herr, Edwin L. – Career Development Quarterly, 2009
Kenneth B. Hoyt passed away on August 27, 2008. He leaves a comprehensive legacy of insights and initiatives about the relationship of education and work, the importance of career development as a mission of schools, and the role of school counselors in these important processes. This article reviews Dr. Hoyt's 50-year-long body of work.
Descriptors: School Counselors, Counselor Role, Career Development, Biographies
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Rigles, Bethany; Ipsen, Catherine; Arnold, Nancy; Seekins, Tom – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2011
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) clients who leave the system prematurely experience worse employment outcomes than clients who stay in services. The authors conducted this study to learn about factors leading to premature exit by rural VR clients. Results will inform survey development for a large longitudinal study on this topic. The authors…
Descriptors: Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Opportunities, Rural Areas, Dropouts
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Simpson, Mark; And Others – Family Relations, 1981
Explores the impact of Minnesota's Open Birth Record Law. Studied adoptees in search of information and contact with their birth parents. Caseworkers were relatively successful in the searches, but personal contacts were achieved for only 35 percent of the adoptees. Supports the value of the Open Birth Record law. (Author)
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Adoption, Background, Confidential Records