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Attneave, Carolyn L.; Beiser, Morton – 1975
The ninth volume in a 10-volume report on the historical development (1966-1973) of the 8 administrative Area Offices of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Mental Health Programs, this report presents information on the Portland Area Office. Included in this document are: (1) The Context (early history of the Oregon Territory, geography and tribal…
Descriptors: Activities, Agency Cooperation, Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations
Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane – 1997
This article reviews the progress made in meeting United States' existing mental health goals for adolescents, and identifies issues that will have to be considered in setting new goals. The article examines the substantial need for child mental health services, particularly among young, socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. The unmet need for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Change Strategies, Child Health, Child Psychology
Kass, David; Miller, Cate; Rollin, Miriam; Evans, Phil; Shah, Rita – 2003
Asserting that children who are abused or neglected are at risk of becoming future violent criminals, this report argues that this cycle of violence can be prevented by investing in recently confirmed abuse prevention and intervention strategies. The report presents information on the number of deaths each year due to abuse and neglect and calls…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Change Strategies, Child Abuse, Child Care
Children First for Oregon, Portland. – 1998
This Kids Count report examines statewide trends in the well-being of Oregon's children, focusing on children's health care. The statistical portrait is based on indicators of well-being including: (1) children's insurance coverage; (2) health care access; (3) health outcomes, including immunization rates and early prenatal care; (4) juvenile…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Birth Weight, Child Health, Counties
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Friedman, Robert M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2003
This article presents a framework to be used in studying public policy in children's mental health. It focuses the stages of policy development and implementation, the relationships among different governmental levels, the relationships among different service sectors, and variables affecting the likelihood a policy will achieve its intended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Children
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Kolbe, Lloyd J.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
The School Health Policies and Programs Study assessed health education, physical education, health services, food service, and policies prohibiting violence, tobacco use, and alcohol and other drug use at state, district, school, and classroom levels. State questionnaires found several common themes across the components of school health…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Food Service
Devaney, Barbara; And Others – 1993
This evaluation design report presents a general framework for assessing the effects of school health interventions on students' school performance in order to guide efforts to develop strong empirical evidence. The report begins with an overview of eight general types of school health interventions: school health education, health services,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Research, Food Service
Boyd, Barbara; Harker, Heather; Scoggins, Bobbie Beth – 1995
This report to the Kentucky State Legislature and Governor on the needs of the state's hearing impaired population was developed with information from 40 state agencies, 25 consumer organizations, and 135 deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Fifteen recommendations are offered with specific suggestions for required funding and possible funding…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Deaf Interpreting, Deafness, Delivery Systems
Braaten, Sheldon L., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This collection of 10 author-contributed papers addresses various aspects of programming for students with behavioral disorders. Papers have the following titles and authors: (1) "Teacher Ratings of School Survival Skills and Setting Demands" (Bill Bursuck et al.); (2) "Toward Least Restrictive Curriculum for Behaviorally Disordered Adolescents"…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Basic Skills, Behavior Disorders, Curriculum Development
Dhillon, Jogindar S., Ed.; Howie, Marguerite R., Ed. – 1986
The major papers collected in this work were written by researchers who participated in a regional research project entitled "Isolation of Factors Related to Levels and Patterns of Living in the Rural South." Chapter 1 examines the low income rural family as an open system. Chapter 2 discusses research objectives and sample design.…
Descriptors: Blacks, Delivery Systems, Demography, Employment Opportunities
California State Dept. of Health, Sacramento. – 1979
While California has evolved the elements of a strong and responsive mental health service delivery system based on a statutory partnership among the executive office, local jurisdictions, and citizens, many groups of persons in need of mental health services remain underserved. Such is the plight of the racial/ethnic minority people, whose…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Blacks, Cultural Awareness, Delivery Systems
RAINER, JOHN D., ED.; AND OTHERS – 1963
THE FINAL REPORT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT FOR THE DEAF IS PRESENTED. FOLLOWING AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS PROCEDURES AND AN HISTORICAL REVIEW OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE REPORTS (BY INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS) OF THE RESEARCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE NEW YORK STATE DEAF POPULATION, THE REPORTS CONSIDER (1) METHODOLOGICAL…
Descriptors: Achievement, Crime, Deafness, Demography
Pedersen, Paul, Ed. – 1974
Seventeen essays are presented which explore aspects of intercultural communication as it relates to the counseling profession. The papers describe cross-cultural dimensions of the counseling relationship, the adjustment process, the point of view of special populations, and suggestions for counselor training. The compilation was made in the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Ahearn, Mary C. – 1979
Nonmetropolitan and totally rural areas have greater unmet health needs and fewer health resources than urban areas. Blacks, American Indians, migrants, and Appalachians have specialized rural health care needs as a result of cultural isolation, poverty, and discrimination. The reversal of the rural to urban population migration has increased the…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government Role, Health Facilities, Health Needs
MAYSHARK, CYRUS – 1967
FOUR HYPOTHESES RELATED TO SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SIX SELECTED COMMUNITIES--DENVER (COLORADO), DUVAL COUNTY (FLORIDA), EVANSTON (ILLINOIS), PORTLAND (OREGON), PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (MARYLAND), AND TACOMA (WASHINGTON)--WERE TESTED THROUGH ANALYSIS OF INTERVIEW AND QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE DATA. OF 321 QUESTIONNAIRES MAILED TO A SELECTED SAMPLE OF…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Elementary Schools, Expenditure per Student, Financial Support
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