This article reports on the findings of a study conducted with a sample of 136 Mexican-heritage mothers residing in a large southwestern metropolitan area. From a risk-and-resiliency perspective, hopelessness was approached as a culturally specific response to family stress and other challenges encountered by Mexican immigrants. Although…

Conducted study in four school-based health clinics in large midwestern city. Results document use of the clinic for multiple issues and provide statistical support for the clinical impressions of the staff that students, despite their stated reason for visiting the clinic, were equally likely to have other physical and mental health problems.…

Examines how barriers can affect the initiation and development of school-based health care programs (SBHCP). Results, based on focus groups conducted in three schools in Louisiana, reveal that identifying potential barriers and developing strategies to overcome them can enhance already existing SBHCPs and make it easier to initiate new programs.…

Presents a case study of an innovative school-based health and mental-health project that prevents early school failure. Attributes program success to social work development of broad-based partnerships involving families, schools, communities, and public-policy officials. Describes school/family partnerships that form the core of the model. (RJM)