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Chen, Jing Qi; Chen, Da Guang – Health Education Research, 2005
Several recent studies on child sexual abuse (CSA) in Chinese society have shown that the problem is not uncommon, and is associated with poor mental health and health-related risk behaviors of abused youth. It is very important to understand and improve public awareness of CSA prevention, especially for the parents. However, there are few…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Foreign Countries, Grade 3
Power, Thomas J. – School Psychology Review, 2003
Reforms that have been undertaken in the mental health system have significant implications for psychologists working in and with schools. This article introduces the special series in "School Psychology Review" on "Emerging models for promoting children's mental health: Linking systems for prevention and intervention." This article describes…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Public Health, Mental Health, School Psychology
Klein, Hugh; Elifson, Kirk W.; Sterk, Claire E. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
The focus of this study was to identify factors that differentiate women drug abusers who had experienced suicidal ideation from those who did not. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 221 cocaine-using women in Atlanta, GA, 88 (39.8%) of whom reported thinking about committing suicide at least once during the 90 days prior to interview and…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Suicide, At Risk Persons, Cocaine
Cahill, Janet – 1982
Recent research on the impact of economics on mental and physical health has raised fundamental questions about structural elements in the macro-economy and their role in creating stress. This paper reviews and integrates these sometimes conflicting findings into a cohesive model. Structural elements of our current economic system are identified…
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Economics
Hengstenberg, James D.; Lennox, Carolyn – 1982
This pamphlet, produced by the Suicide and Crisis Center (SCC) of Dallas, Texas, presents information about suicide and describes several SCC programs in six brief sections. The extent of the suicide problem is discussed, and indicators of suicidal intent are described; factors affecting suicidal people, such as emotional turmoil, constricted…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Coping, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques
Hill, Nancy; And Others – 1988
This annotated resource directory lists brochures, booklets, audiovisual materials, charts, and other educational materials, most of which are available in both English and Spanish, that address the following issues: (1) child abuse; (2) child development; (3) parenting skills; (4) mental health; (5) self-esteem; (6) stress management; (7) family…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Child Abuse, Child Development, Contraception
Dusewicz, Russell A.; Martin, Marilyn A. – 1981
This document reports on the comprehensive evaluation of the Georgia Life Skills for Mental Health program, a primary prevention program designed to provide students with the opportunity for learning basic intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to handle stress, respond to major life decisions, and form more satisfying interpersonal relations…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Drug Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation
Echterling, Lennis G. – 1980
This paper presents an overview of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a mental health continuing education program in rural Virginia. An initial needs assessment found that professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers need further training in innovative treatment approaches, community intervention, and prevention strategies. The…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Services, Intervention, Mental Health Programs
NASH, KERMIT B. – 1964
THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 1963 AT MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND CROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO BROAD CATEGORIES--PREVENTIVE SERVICE AND DIRECT SERVICE. THE PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOCUSSED INTERPRETATIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH INSERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, GROUP…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Educational Needs, Group Instruction, Inservice Teacher Education
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC.
This guide has been prepared to assist teachers of kindergarten to grade four students in the implementation of health education into the curriculum. This booklet contains student objectives, suggested activities, and pertinent questions which will provide the basic tools to meet program goals. The ten major areas of instruction are: 1) consumer…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Drug Education, Environment, Family Relationship
VanLandeghem, Karen – 2003
The Illinois Children's Mental Health Task Force was convened in 2002 to assess the status of Illinois' mental health system for children from birth to age 18, and to develop short- and long-term recommendations for assuring that all Illinois children have access to coordinated and comprehensive mental health services and programs. This report is…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Agency Cooperation, Change Strategies, Childhood Needs
Munoz, Marco A. – 2002
In schools, the learning and optimal development of children with adaptive or behavioral problems may be seriously affected. In many schools, such problems are so prevalent that demand time and energy of the educators may dilute the educational experience of all children. This study examines the impact of the Primary Mental Health Project-- a…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Problems, Early Identification, High Risk Students

Poulsen, Marie Kanne – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1994
Twenty-one recommendations addressing 11 topics related to the needs of infants and young children in substance-abusing families were generated as a result of 2 meetings of experts, practitioners, and policymakers in California. Recommendations cover terminology, prevention, assessment, early intervention, family treatment, foster care, family…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Problems, Financial Support

Webber, Jo – Preventing School Failure, 1994
Teachers working with students having emotional and/or behavioral disorders may have special problems maintaining their mental health and positive psychological outlook. This article offers 10 cognitions, or ways in which teachers can choose to think, which will likely result in more positive feelings and increased effectiveness with students. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring, Depression (Psychology), Diseases
Kronick, Robert F. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2003
This article describes the evolution of full service schools. Full service schools stress prevention, collaboration and systems change. Prevention is geared toward corrections, mental health and welfare, all topics of keen interest to people working in and studying criminal justice. By providing mental health services at the school for both…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Integrated Services