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Schamer, Linda A.; Jackson, Michael J. B. – Education Canada, 1996
Burnout is a syndrome involving a person's inability to cope effectively with the continual bombardment of perceived stressors. More than any other public service professionals, teachers are affected by burnout, resulting in a negative attitude toward students and a loss of idealism, energy, and purpose. Suggests strategies to effectively manage…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction

Malgady, Robert G.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1990
Developed hero/heroine intervention based on adult Puerto Rican role models to foster ethnic identity, self-concept, and adaptive coping behavior. Screened 90 Puerto Rican eighth and ninth graders for presenting behavior problems in school and randomly assigned them to intervention or control groups. After 19 sessions, intervention significantly…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, Coping, Grade 8
Rhoads, Deborah J. – Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph Series, 1994
Resiliency research helps identify preventive measures for avoiding negative outcomes associated with stress. The article discusses what separates those who cope successfully with life's stressors from those who cope poorly. Health promotion programs must develop early preventions to avoid negative spirals in children before stressors permanently…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Decision Making, Early Intervention

Kinnier, Richard T.; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1994
In this correlated study, researchers tested the hypothesis that adolescents who occasionally used drugs would exhibit psychologically healthier characteristics than adolescents who had been frequent users or complete abstainers. Results indicated a linear relationship between substance use and psychological health--increased drug use accompanied…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Children, Comparative Analysis

Forness, Steven R.; Serna, Loretta A.; Kavale, Kenneth A.; Nielsen, Elizabeth – Education and Treatment of Children, 1998
Describes the use of a self-determination curriculum for mental-health intervention and primary prevention for Head Start children. The curriculum addresses critical adaptive-skills domains, including social skills, self-evaluation, self-direction, networking or friendship, collaboration or support seeking, problem solving and decision making, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Design, Decision Making Skills
Duggan, Anne; Fuddy, Loretta; Burrell, Lori; Higman, Susan M.; McFarlane, Elizabeth; Windham, Amy; Sia, Calvin – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2004
Objectives: To assess the impact of a home visiting program in reducing malleable parental risk factors for child abuse in families of newborns identified, through population-based screening, as at-risk of child abuse. Methods: This randomized trial focused on Healthy Start Program (HSP) sites operated by three community-based organizations on…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Neonates, At Risk Persons, Mothers
Yardley, Lucy; Bishop, Felicity L.; Beyer, Nina; Hauer, Klaus; Kempen, Gertrudis I. J. M.; Piot-Ziegler, Chantal; Todd, Chris J.; Cuttelod, Therese; Horne, Maria; Lanta, Kyriaki; Holt, Anne Rosell – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: Our study identified factors common to a variety of populations and settings that may promote or inhibit uptake and adherence to falls-related interventions. Design and Methods: Semistructured interviews to assess perceived advantages and barriers to taking part in falls-related interventions were carried out in six European countries…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
Texas State Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Austin. – 1990
This report, in two volumes, contains recommendations and supporting documentation for restructuring mental health services to Texas' children with an emphasis on the cost effectiveness of developing accountable school and community based services, family centered prevention services, and early intervention services. Major mental health issues for…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
Rowling, Louise; Mason, Jo – Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2005
There are a number of challenges and debates surrounding the implementation of mental health interventions in schools. These include recognising the complexity of influencing factors and the interdependency of key components; the critical importance of monitoring school-based implementation in particular contexts; employing multimethod evaluation…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Influences
Balk, David – 1975
Literature relevant to the needs assessment of children 5 to 12 years of age is reviewed and variables demonstrated to be factors in healthy or deviant behavior are identified. Problems addressed in the review of literature range from school maladjustment through social deviancy to schizophrenia. Five categories of studies are considered: (1)…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Behavior Problems, Blacks, Children
Boothroyd, Roger A.; Kuppinger, Anne D.; Evans, Mary E. – 1996
This paper describes the Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program in New York and the effects that exposure to violence had on 36 participating children (ages 5-18), the training counselors received on violence issues, and strategies used as a result of efforts to address the effect of violence. The HBCI program provides short-term intensive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Children, Counselor Training

Petersons, Maija; And Others – Initiatives, 1996
Describes the foundation, development, and implementation of a multidisciplinary team-taught college-level health course for women. Specifically focused on women's health, the course aims to have a positive impact on student decision making and to interrupt potentially hazardous health patterns. Examines success and challenges through course…
Descriptors: College Students, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Husler, Gebhard; Werlen, Egon; Blakeney, Ronny – Journal of Community Psychology, 2005
As there have been few science-based evaluations of secondary prevention programs, the Federal Office of Public Health in Switzerland carried out a national program evaluation at 12 sites in the French- and German-speaking parts of Switzerland to study the question, "What works in secondary prevention?" These 12 centers offer different…
Descriptors: Intervention, Program Evaluation, National Programs, Prevention
Shores, Elizabeth F., Ed. – National Center for Rural Early Childhood Learning Initiatives - Mississippi State University Early Childhood Institute, 2006
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August and September 2005, it was arguably the worst calamity to strike the region in history. Less well known than the loss in life or property from these storms are the effects on early care and education. Those who work with or on behalf of young children found in…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Early Childhood Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Mental Health
Staurowsky, Ellen J.; Miller, Kathleen E.; Shakib, Sohaila; De Souza, Mary Jane; Ducher, Gaele; Gentner, Noah; Theberge, Nancy; Williams, Nancy I. – Women's Sports Foundation, 2009
In 2004, the Women's Sports Foundation published the first edition of "Her Life Depends On It" (Don Sabo, Kathleen E. Miller, Merrill J. Melnick, and Leslie Heywood). At that time, it was clear that evidence-based research confirmed that regular physical activity and sport provides the critical foundation, in no small part, that allows girls and…
Descriptors: Womens Athletics, Physical Activities, Females, Physical Activity Level