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Evaluating Community Outreach Efforts: A Framework and Approach Based on a National Mental Health Demonstration Project
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Joly, Brenda Morissette; Williamson, Martha Elbaum; Bernard, Kimberly Pukstas; Mittal, Prashant; Pratt, Jennifer – Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation, 2012
Background: Community health efforts often include outreach activities designed to increase awareness and ensure uptake of services or programs. Yet, few comprehensive outreach evaluations exist, particularly those designed to improve access to and use of mental health services. Purpose: This article summarizes the use of two established…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Mental Health Programs, Focus Groups, Public Health
Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Promoting Mental Health and Academic Success
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Merrell, Kenneth W.; Gueldner, Barbara A. – Guilford Publications, 2010
This highly engaging, eminently practical book provides essential resources for implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in any K-12 setting. Numerous vivid examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of this increasingly influential approach to supporting students' mental health, behavior, and academic performance. Helpful reproducibles are…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Emotional Development
The Connecticut Unit of Service System.
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DiSalvo, Anthony; And Others – Administration in Mental Health, 1983
Describes the Connecticut Unit of Service System, a unified system for quantifying services and service delivery that is administratively useful in monitoring and allocating resources. Includes a Relative Value Scale which incorporates staff time and related work to allow a comparison of inpatient and outpatient service. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Mental Health Programs
A Statewide Quality Assurance Program.
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Miller, Sutherland; And Others – Administration in Mental Health, 1983
Reports the implementation of a quality assurance program in Colorado mental health facilities, designed to help managers know how they were doing on operational issues. The program was simple, low cost, and easy to implement. All levels of management found it a useful tool. (Author/WAS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Mental Health Programs
Performance Appraisal and Organizational Issues in a Mental Health Setting.
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Rodenhauser, Paul; Segal, Morley – Administration in Mental Health, 1983
Reports on the use of applied behavioral science techniques to develop a performance appraisal instrument and system in a mental health organization. The system integrates individual, professional, and institutional values into an overall framework including parts of the organization in conflict. (Author/WAS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Conflict Resolution, Counselor Performance, Evaluation Methods
Rural Communities Learn to Help Themselves.
Kelley, Verne R.; And Others
In an effort to prove that mental health services can be lay administered, a training program was implemented in the rural areas of Cedar County (October 1972-April 1973) and Iowa County, Iowa (October 1973-May 1974). Recruited via personal or telephone contact, 20 trainees were selected who demonstrated they: were good listeners; did not impose…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Relationship
Magic Circle: The Human Development Program. Supplementary Idea Guide.
Fearn, Leif; And Others – 1975
The guide offers information about the Human Development Program, reviews literature on affective education, and suggests techniques for teachers to use when implementing Human Development Program (HDP) experiences. HDP is an affective educational program which combines theory and practical strategies for helping teachers improve the educational…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavioral Objectives, Child Development, Child Psychology