In this paper, the author attempted to outline a program, aimed at the middle and junior high school student, which would inform students of the extent, type and variation of physiological changes of early adolescence in order to relieve anxiety and augment self-acceptance through assurance. (Author/RK)

Utilizes the theoretical formulations of Margaret Mahler and her colleagues on separation and individuation to understand how to plan psycho-rehabilitation programs for emotionally disturbed adolescents and young adults. The separation-individuation process and anxiety issues are discussed and analyzed in terms of both theory and practical…

Author suggested programs and research that could facilitate the healthy development of adolescent youth. (Author/RK)

Examines the effects and interactions of gender, pubertal status, and body weight on the self-concept of young adolescent Australian students. The mean self-concept score was significantly related to students' standard body weight, and there was an interaction between gender and puberty, with postpubertal males having the highest and…

Describes development of hospital-based crisis service for adolescents. Explains how Crisis/Assessment Unit (CAU) has met community need for responsive program for adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis. CAU development is described and critiqued. Typical case admitted for crisis services is presented. (Author)

Discussed a treatment program for drug addicts and evaluated the frequently unsophisticated approach to drug abuse problem solving. (RK)

Authors attempted to describe a two year experience in developing an adolescent program with strong community ties. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this research was to replicate and expand an innovative program for counselor- teacher collaboration with adolescents in the secondary school classroom. The aim of the program was therapeutic modification of the learning environment for potentially "alienated" adolescents. (Author)

Article accentuated the need for improved sex education as a prerequisite for reducing teenage pregnancies. (Author/RK)

This article described a short-term therapeutic camping program for emotionally disturbed adolescent boys employing behavior modification techniques, reliable observation of target behaviors, and implementation by staff members of the local community mental health clinic. (Author/RK)

The organization of the self-help program for adolescents at Mendocino State Hospital is structured to provide a continuing growth experience for its residents through the strategic use of role relationships, status positions and other social reinforcers. (Authors)

Analyzes the development and implementation of a teen hotline that utilizes skilled student volunteers. A comprehensive and meaningful training program combined with a high level of acceptance among the general youth population resulted in a valuable service for both the client callers and the student volunteers. (RJM)