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Samargia, Luzette A.; Saewyc, Elizabeth M.; Elliott, Barbara A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2006
Adolescents forego mental health care in spite of self-perceived needs for services; this presents a significant public health problem. Using data from the 2001 Adolescent Health Care Access Survey of 16-year-olds in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, we assessed barriers to mental health care among the 878 respondents who reported ever needing…
Descriptors: Females, Public Health, Mental Health, Adolescents
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, Minneapolis. Center for Health Statistics. – 1987
The social, economic, and health status advances experienced by Minnesota's White population have eluded significant numbers of the State's Black and Indian populations. This report contains statistical data and analyses of the health status of minorities in Minnesota. The information is meant to contribute to an intensified effort to improve the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, Data Collection, Demography
Swart, Sandra, Ed.; Friesen, Barbara, Ed.; Holman, Ariel, Ed.; Aue, Nicole, Ed. – Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, 2009
The State of the Science conference was held in May, 2007 as part of the ongoing series of national conferences, "Building on Family Strengths," conducted by the Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health at Portland State University. The theme of this State-of-the Science conference was "Effective…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Family Programs
De Geyndt, Willy; Sprague, Linda M. – 1971
The report describes health attitudes, behavior patterns, and needs among American Indians in an urban setting: Hennepin County, Minnesota. As stated, a structured interview technique was used on a multi-stage sample of 225 Indian families to provide statistical data in achieving the 5 study objectives: (1) the collection of demographic and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Demography, Dental Health, Employment Statistics
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, Minneapolis. Services for Children with Handicaps. – 1990
This booklet contains guidelines to help families coordinate health care of a child with diabetes. The first section provides general information covering what diabetes mellitus-Type I is, the symptoms of diabetes, causes of Type I diabetes, and effects of diabetes. A section on health care focuses on the membership and functions of the Family…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Chronic Illness, Developmental Stages
Nelson Richard P.; And Others – 1990
This guide is aimed at improving health services for people with developmental disabilities by educating people presently training as health practitioners and persons working in community service programs. It contains information on health care needs of people with developmental disabilities and recommendations for health care practices adapted…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Advocacy, Children
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, St. Paul. – 1990
This document comprises the 1988 annual statistical report of the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics. After introductory technical notes on changes in format, sources of data, and geographic allocation of vital events, an overview is provided of vital health statistics in all areas. Thereafter, separate sections of the report provide tables…
Descriptors: Abortions, Birth Rate, Demography, Divorce
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Perry, Cheryl L.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
Compares the efficacy of a school-based health program to an equivalent home-based program with 2,250 third grade students in Minnesota. Students in the school-based program had gained more knowledge at posttest; however, students in the home-based program evidenced more psychosocial and dietary behavior change. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Children, Elementary School Students, Health Activities
Minnesota State Dept. of Health, Minneapolis. Services for Children with Handicaps. – 1991
This booklet contains guidelines to help families coordinate health care of a child with asthma. The first section provides general information covering what asthma is, the signs and symptoms of asthma, effects of asthma, and the use and effects of various medications. A section on health care focuses on the use of the Family Centered Health Care…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Asthma, Child Development, Children
Fusco, Gene C. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1961
Recent years have brought an upsurge of interest and concern among school administrators and others regarding the administrative and specialized services that are necessary for providing sound educational programs and maintaining school system efficiency. In response to that growing interest and concern, the Office of Education and the American…
Descriptors: Educational History, Pupil Personnel Services, Program Descriptions, Program Administration
Minnesota State Dept. of Economic Security, St. Paul. – 1995
This report to the Minnesota legislature examines children and their families who participated in the Head Start program during 1993-1994, and summarizes information on the following program areas: (1) Head Start program overview; (2) funding facts; (3) program year 1993-1994 activities; and (4) agency specific information. The Head Start program…
Descriptors: Child Health, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Children