This study evaluates the effectiveness of providing the Mental Health First Aid training program to student affairs staff. The objective of the training was to increase knowledge of mental health, enhance sensitivity, and raise confidence to intervene and assist individuals experiencing a mental health issue. We found the training successfully met…

The research shows that people cannot--and should not--separate how they feel (about themselves, their relationships, their environments) from teaching or learning. It makes the case for social emotional learning (SEL) in schools clear. First, schools are social places and learning is a social process. Students do not learn alone, but rather in…

Americans must learn to consider good health as a total life-style concept that demands continuous and active participation of all individuals. (LH)

The Vermont Lung Association's School Health Education project evaluated the use of a mobile unit in conjunction with and in comparison to a more traditional classroom curriculum. (JN)

A systematic approach for managers to make data-based decisions using management information systems in human services delivery settings is described. It involves a behavioral definition of management information use, the identification of behavior disruptions in information use, and an intervention designed to reduce disruptions and promote use.…

Community treatment settings offer home economists an opportunity to participate actively in the deinstitutionalization of mental health clients. Behavioral objectives for these clients are examined in the following areas: personal health and safety, community awareness, housing, nutrition, clothing and personal appearance, and financial…