The mental health status of Bowling Green State University undergraduates is examined to: (1) estimate the prevalence of psychological impairment; (2) put these data into context with previous prevalence research; (3) identify variables characteristic of high risk groups; and (4) explore consistency in such predictors across campuses. (JMF)

Describes the program of Intensive Treatment Homes in Sacramento County, California, that was designed to provide short-term treatment for children two through seven years of age who had been repeatedly abused or neglected and who showed developmental delays or emotional problems not previously diagnosed. (RH)

Depression as a postabortion phenomenon among women at a large university is explored. Characteristics of long- and short-term depressive reactions, a review of abortion research, and several case studies are presented. (JN)

This research report examines the characteristics of patients and their compliance with drug prescriptions and suggests that there is a need for education among patients receiving medication so that they do not prematurely terminate the medication process. (JN)

Among the findings were that hyperactive Ss on placebo showed lower rates of task attention and higher rates of gross motor movement, regular and negative verbalization, noise making, physical contact, social initiation, and other responses than did normal Ss and hyperactive Ss on Ritalin. (Author/DLS)

Trends in health care are examined, and nonprofessional and professional graduate education are compared with graduate dental education to determine differences. Alternatives for financing the latter, and future educational and government policies that may affect funding, are analyzed. (MSE)

The rising cost of medical care is seen in large part due to hospital costs, which many planners feel need to be curbed to bring the health care system under control. An Association of American Medical Colleges' survey of medical schools regarding cost containment educational activities is described. (Author/MLW)

Soaring costs of health care reflect the cost of education for health professionals, since young podiatric professionals face staggering debts upon graduation. Federally insured student loans, Health Professions Student Loan Program, National Direct Student Loan Program, and Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) are discussed. (MLW)

Problems associated with prescription drug use and misuse are discussed. The role of the pharmacist in providing information that patients need to use drugs appropriately is emphasized. (SFJ)

Outlined are implications for the execution of an executive order, effective July 1, 1980, requiring federal agencies to comply with the same occupational safety and health standards that private employers must meet. A brief history of prior attempts to put similar safeguards on federal facilities is provided. (CS)

Twenty-five Indian patients at a Public Health Service clinic indicated that inadequate communication influenced by age, English fluency, and cultural differences contributed to abuses in the health care system. Journal availability: see RC 503 481. (DS)

Historical data and information regarding present functioning (including a neurodevelopmental assessment) were collected on 79 preschool children with behavioral and developmental problems. When compared with a matched cohort of children from the community, the clinic population had a higher incidence of developmental concerns. Journal…

The critical issue of manpower in optometry is discussed in terms of widespread shortages and the decline in the number of applicants for admission to schools of optometry. (JMF)

A survey of pediatricians and special education teachers comparing reponses on four variables relating to hyperactivity diagnoses, etiology, treatments, and labels attempts to determine the intergroup and intragroup agreement on this subject. (JMF)

Because rheumatic fever is a potentially serious complication of a streptococcal sore throat which can lead to permanent heart disease, this article advocates the expansion of school health services in medically underserved areas. (JMF)