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Rosenbaum, Sara – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1983
Reviews the Reagan administration's approach to maternal and child health policy. Analyzes the administration's legislative and regulatory efforts in this area and concludes that its goal has been to lessen the national commitment to maternal and child health at a time of heightened need for federal intervention. (CMG)
Descriptors: Children, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
National Inst. of Mental Health (DHHS), Rockville, MD. – 1990
This report focuses on the more than 7 million American children who suffer from mental disorders. It was written in response to a Congressional request for development of a national plan delineating how the National Institute for Mental Health would expand basic, clinical, and services research in the area of child mental health, and also…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Federal Programs
Forbes, Susan; Lidsker, Carol – 1982
This paper provides background information on existing refugee health policy as spelled out in the Refugee Act of 1980, consideration that issues in health and health care have received, and significant program development that has occurred in addressing health care problems. Following the introduction, Section II describes the following: (1)…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Health Needs, Health Programs, Medical Services
Knee, Ruth; Krueger, Gladys – 1981
This guide is designed for individuals working in community mental health centers or other mental health programs concerned with needs and problems of the elderly. Section One examines the mental health needs of the elderly, and identifies major community social support programs that help the elderly with social and economic needs. Section Two…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Directories, Federal Programs, Individual Needs
Kane, Ruth P.; And Others – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1982
Describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a training program in the primary prevention of childhood mental disorders for caregivers, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Cites the program's positive impact, as measured by increases in participants' knowledge and skills. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Children, Community Programs, Federal Programs
Johnson, Michael K. – 1990
In 1969, the Joint Commission on the Mental Health of Children made several recommendations based on the conclusions in their report entitled "Crisis in Child Mental Health: Challenge for the 1970's." These recommendations included formation of a child advocacy system at every level of society; the development of supportive, preventive,…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Health, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs
Duchnowski, Albert J.; Johnson, Michael K. – 1990
Due to the efforts of mental health consumer and advocacy organizations, there now exists a legislated community-based mental health policy for the treatment of children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders and their families. But the implementation of this policy has not met the intended legislative standards. Accordingly, this…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Childhood Needs, Community Health Services
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. – 1984
This report presents background information and statistical data on the problem of infant mortality. Contents include (1) a discussion of the causes of infant mortality; (2) data on infant mortality and low birth weight; and (3) information on federal programs affecting maternal and child health. Data tables depict infant mortality in terms of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Congenital Impairments, Developed Nations, Differences
Daykin, David Samuel – 1980
The focus of this study is on the relationship between community support programs and the provision of mental health services to urban Hispanic populations, and the impact of existing public policies and future policy options on the chronically mentally ill in Puerto Rican neighborhoods in New York City. This policy analysis uses five steps. (1)…
Descriptors: City Government, Community Health Services, Community Support, Federal Programs