Studied 18 committed persons who were receiving outpatient treatment and compared them with three patient groups that differed by admission status and treatment setting. Results indicated applying the principle of least restrictive alternative in civil commitment seldom results in outpatient treatment, even after initial treatment in a more…

Data from three Nebraska surveys containing a large panel component were used to examine rural-urban differences in mental health during the farm crisis of the 1980s. Prevalence of psychological symptoms was related both to community context and to level of economic stress. Contains 67 references. (Author/SV)

The extent and degree of student alcohol and drug involvement--and possible factors relating to the involvement--were examined in a study of 1,503 Nebraska high school students in 6 small rural schools and in 1 larger school (949 students) located in a medium-sized trade center. The survey was undertaken as a needs assessment in preparation for a…