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D'Augelli, Anthony R.; Grossman, Arnold H.; Starks, Michael T. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2006
This study examined childhood gender atypicality, lifetime victimization based on sexual orientation, and current mental health, including trauma symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among 528 lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Nearly 80% reported verbal victimization, 11% physical, and 9% sexual, with males reporting significantly…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, Social Bias, Victims of Crime
Davis, Gwendolyn Y.; Stevenson, Howard C. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2006
Ecological barriers like racism and discrimination can weigh heavily on the shifting emotions of adolescents. We investigated the relationship of racial socialization experiences to the depression symptoms of 160 Black adolescents, including lethargy, low self-esteem, cognitive difficulties, social introversion, irritability, guilt, pessimism, sad…
Descriptors: African American Children, Socialization, Mental Health Workers, Adolescents
Przeworski, Amy; Newman, Michelle G. – Clinical Psychologist, 2006
Despite the efficacy of cognitive behavioural treatment for anxiety disorders, more than 70% of individuals with anxiety disorders go untreated every year. This is partially due to obstacles to treatment including limited access to mental health services for rural residents, the expense of treatment and the inconvenience of attending weekly…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, Health Services, Emotional Disturbances, Mental Health Programs
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
Child & Youth Services, 2007
The American economist, Frank Knight (1921), introduced risk as far back as the early 1920s with his analysis of profit legitimisation. In the profession of law, by the latter part of the 19th century risk had entered into mainstream social law in Europe (Ewald, 1991). Risk discourse seems to have regained popularity since the 1970s. Despite the…
Descriptors: Children, Adjustment (to Environment), Foreign Countries, At Risk Persons
Solberg, V. Scott H.; Carlstom, Aaron H.; Howard, Kimberly A. S.; Jones, Janice E. – Career Development Quarterly, 2007
Using cluster analysis, 789 predominately Latino and African American high school youth were classified into varying academic at-risk profiles using self-reported levels of academic confidence, motivation to attend school, perceived family support, connections with teachers and peers, and exposure to violence. Six clusters emerged, 5 of which were…
Descriptors: Family Relationship, Family Influence, Teacher Student Relationship, Peer Relationship
Hunter, Richard W. – 1994
This manual, developed by the Families in Action Project, is intended to provide parents and other family members of children with emotional disorders some practical ideas and tools with which they can become effective partners with professionals in the policy-making process. The first section, "Understanding the Board Process," describes…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Benishek, Lois A.; Morrow, Susan L. – Directions in Mental Health Counseling, 1995
Estimates indicate that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been sexually abused as children. These statistics may be underestimated based on anecdotal information relayed by many therapists who specialize in working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Effects of childhood sexual abuse have far reaching implications for the survivors' abilities…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Children, Cognitive Processes
Davis, William E. – 1995
During the late 1980s and the early 1990s, the "New Religious Right" increasingly exerted influence on the development and implementation of educational policies and programs in the United States, particularly at the local level. The movement will probably continue to directly and indirectly affect several important school activities in…
Descriptors: Conservatism, Elementary Secondary Education, Local Issues, Mental Health Workers
Hawaii State Dept. of Health, Honolulu. Maternal and Child Health Branch. – 1991
This publication reports on a survey to develop a profile of adolescent health in Hawaii in order to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies. The survey covered: general health status; family, peer, and school problems; depression and suicide; use of licit and illicit substances; sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases; and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Conflict Resolution, Health Behavior
Huston, Aletha C., Ed. – 1991
The numbers of children living in poverty in the United States increased dramatically during the 1980s and remains high. This collection of essays, with a focus on children rather than on parents' income or self-sufficiency, examines the following questions: Why are so many children growing up in poor families? What are the effects of poverty on…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems, Child Development
Holmes, Maggie; And Others – 1996
Increasing needs of families have prompted Head Start organizations to build partnerships with businesses, schools, and health care agencies to better serve their clients. This report examines the efficacy of such partnerships and provides guidance for developing similar collaborations. The first chapter of the report explains why Head Start is so…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Involvement, Cooperative Programs, Day Care
Isaacs, Mareasa R.; Benjamin, Marva P. – 1991
This monograph was developed to assist states and communities in planning, designing, and implementing culturally competent systems of care for children with serious emotional disturbances. It highlights the culturally competent aspects of 11 programs serving people of color. Each program targets at least one of the four major ethnic minority…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Health Resources and Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Office for Maternal and Child Health Services. – 1991
This document is a compendium of approximately 170 national health promotion and disease prevention objectives affecting mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and youth. It offers a vision characterized by reductions of preventable death and disability, enhanced quality of life, and reduced disparities in the health status of the populations in…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Cancer, Child Health
Robinson, June Grube; And Others – 1991
This bilingual manual serves as a textbook for migrant Camp Health Aides. Camp Health Aides are members of migrant labor camps enlisted to provide information about health and social services to migrant workers and their families. The manual is divided into 12 tabbed sections representing lessons. Teaching notes printed on contrasting paper…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Dental Health, First Aid, Health Education