Replicates initial research on Spanish version of Client Satisfaction Scale with 32 Hispanic (14 completing Spanish version) and 43 non-Hispanic mental health agency clients. Examines results of 20 items added to scale. Reports findings consistent with previous research. (NEC)

Analysis of surveys administered to 151 special and regular educators, ancillary school personnel, administrators, and mental health personnel revealed behavioral clusters most likely to impede transitions from a mental health to educational setting. Survey responses further identified factors in ancillary support and classroom-related services…

Discusses emotional, social, medical, and nutritional needs of older people, and stresses the need for education of the families of the elderly and the need for a coordinated approach to service delivery to this population. In this way, maximum independence of the aged can be achieved. (NRJ)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) are committed to bringing effective substance abuse prevention and behavioral health promotion programs to every community in the Nation. As more knowledge is gained about efficacy and effectiveness of prevention and…

This paper summarizes the development of the Adolescent Treatment Outcome Module (ATOM) to monitor the outcomes of mental health treatment of adolescents with emotional or behavioral problems. The module is intended to: provide reliable and valid information about outcomes of mental health care; be applicable across severity levels, clinical…

The participant's manual for a national teleconference (January 23, 2002) provides materials on innovative independent living programs, especially the Mental Health Peer Support Project. Introductory material includes the conference agenda, information about the trainers, and information about the sponsoring organizations, the Independent Living…

Helping child abuse victims receive the mental health treatment they need is an important component of victim advocacy with children, and benefits both the children and the criminal justice system. As part of this work, the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Center for Sexual…

In February 2001, President George W. Bush announced his New Freedom Initiative to promote increased access to educational and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. In his charge to the Commission, the President directed its members to study the problems and gaps in the mental health system and make concrete recommendations for…

The Progressive Architecture Awards Jury included applied research for the first time this year. In the category of "research process and techniques" an award was given for a mental health planning aid kit -- a process for organizing and aiding planning of mental health programs and facilities. (Author/MF)

This article describes the roles of the community mental health worker in institutional change. Four examples of programs aimed at helping students effect change at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst are discussed. (Author)

The program described in this report involves selected high school students who were trained as mental health aides and worked with primary grade children referred for school maladaptation problems. Data evaluating the program's effectiveness are presented. (Author)

Articles presented here concern a mental health program for grades four to six; a citizenship program which promotes a positive self image; and a look at how adult interaction can often reinforce a child's misconceptions. (JC)

Authors explore the feasibility of camping programs for incorporation into the state hospital system of Texas. (CB)

This paper focuses on the catchment area, administration, continuity of care, staffing and funding of community mental health centers. A companion paper explores the area of planning for services. (Author)

The authors attempt to establish what a project is in the vocabulary of the monograph under consideration. An example of a project, the Crisis Center, serves to define the terms community project and community participation. (Author)