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Wolkon, George H. – American Psychologist, 1982
Describes how a university-based continuing education program for mental health professionals helped to change the organization of community mental health services in Los Angeles, California. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Programs, Continuing Education, Higher Education

Snow, David L.; Newton, Peter M. – American Psychologist, 1976
Applies a socio-psychological approach to social systems to examine the community mental health center (CMHC) movement, traces the historical evolution of the task mandate and the professional and organizational structures of the CMHCs to their legislative origins and considers possible future directions of the CMHC movement. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Community Programs, History, Mental Health, Mental Health Clinics

Takanishi, Ruby; DeLeon, Patrick H. – American Psychologist, 1994
Strategies for the adaptation of Head Start for the economic and social conditions of the future involve the linkage of early childhood and family support approaches with community economic development. Such strategies must include a reappraisal of mental health models to ensure the health of children and their families. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Health, Community Programs, Comprehensive Programs, Early Childhood Education