The author presents a commentary on a special issue of the "Journal of College Counseling". The articles included in the issue describe the mental health needs and counseling center utilization patterns of the diverse population of college students. The establishment of the Center for Collegiate Mental Health has created the opportunity to study…

In this reaction article, the authors support and extend Robert T. Carter's excellent analysis of the impact of racism today on Americans of color. Drawing on their own data, they suggest important extensions of his arguments in regard to the cumulative and long-term effects of racial discrimination and other racial oppression--as well as in…

From the standpoint of a former journal editor and long-time professional, this commentary challenges the direction of the profession as demonstrated in this special section. The ongoing creation of more and more ethical constraints not only harms the profession but also loses sight of fundamental ethical principles.

Explores domain of mental health counseling by reviewing contemporary definitions of mental health, counseling, and mental health counseling; considering the evolution of the term "counseling" in counselor education; and describing the problems associated with the terms "counselor" and "counseling." Concludes by detailing benefits of broad view of…

Uses Peterson's six characteristics necessary for vocation to be profession (professional objectives, communicable educational techniques, matching techniques to problems, scientific discipline, professional organization, and altruistic aims) to explore field of mental health counseling. Concludes that mental health counseling is a narrow…

In spite of the development of medical services in Asian countries, mental illness and mental health services remain a stigma. An awareness of the causes and consequences of mental illness is also lacking. Since the 1990s, much work has been done in Malaysia to advance the people's concepts about the scientific approach to mental illness and to…

Ethical issues that apply to the practice of consultation are neglected in much of the counseling literature. Suggestions for action are proposed. (Author)

A mature counseling profession has entered the decade of the 1990s. Several factors including professionalism, accountability, health care consumerism, credentialism, and public demands for quality mental health care indicate a need for more definitive statements on standards of practice in counseling. In response to this need, an eight-point…

Presents a survey of published and private opinions of mental health professionals revealing a previously hidden consensus concerning certain values that enhance mental health: Freedom, Love, Identity, Truth, Universals, Symptom Management, and Work. There was disagreement about the effect of many other values on mental health. (Author/BH)

New editor of the "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" discusses the transition from the old editorship to the new. Asserts that journal now needs to adopt more of a global perspective in relation to mental health counseling. Discusses variety of other issues relative to professionalism, research, practice, and theory. (NB)

New associate editor of Professional Exchange section of "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" discusses importance of section. Lists potential topics suggested in 1989, then adds several other topics to the list. Concludes with guidelines for submission to Professional Exchange section. (NB)

The product of mental health counseling, unlike that of most professions, remains invisible to most people, leaving counselors vulnerable in a competitive market. The author argues that clinicians should recognize the value of, understand, and begin using outcome measures in their work. Research focusing on critical problems in psychotherapy…

Notes that American Counseling Association's (ACA) unique contribution to a wellness philosophy lies in the profession's concern for development over the life span. Describes ACA's commitment to and proactive stance toward wellness. Addresses the relationship between wellness, developmental approaches, and prevention. Discusses debate surrounding…

New associate editor for research section of "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" discusses contributions he hopes to make to the journal. Discusses three goals: publication of high-quality research articles on counseling techniques and treatments and clinical problems; devotion of significant proportion of total journal pages to research…

Many children feel a considerable amount of anxiety in connection with their deity and internalize an authoritative being who is both good and evil, kind and abusive. Modeling of this being can continue into adulthood thus continuing to affect cognition and behavior. Implications for counseling and development are discussed. (LKS)