Effective operation of rehabilitation programs for those with mental disorders in Latin America is not yet a reality. Meager resources and facilities can only accommodate a small proportion and only treat but not be concerned with prevention or rehabilitation. (Editor/SB)

This statement advocates that schools accept responsibility for providing smoking education programs and practices consistent with current information. Teachers, as well as all other school personnel who share in the education of children and youth, also have a role in educating about smoking and health. (Author)

Through the Student Volunteer Program at Vermont College, students volunteer to become "big sisters" to children in the community. The latter are selected on the basis of their need for positive identification and friendship with adults. (BB)

Thirteen student nurses and 48 students from Alice Lloyd College worked in 5 countries of southeastern Kentucky to improve health and education. (YP)

A complete health service including physical examinations and medical care is offered to employees by a corporation. (JD)

Superintendent of the McComb Separate School District in Mississippi describes actions taken by his school district to implement an effective student health program. Includes, for example, getting community buy-in, building on community leadership, supporting health and wellness for everyone in the school. Briefly describes the nine components of…

A recruitment effort aimed at utility company employees enrolled 64 percent (679) in a health promotion program. Results demonstrate that sociodemographic predictors of recruitment are almost a mirror image of employee participation in worksite health promotion programs. (JOW)

California Highway Patrol members (N=4,480) showed improvements in several health and fitness parameters after an 18-month program of health assessment, performance testing, and remedial training was established. (JD)

Children's mental health needs must be addressed for them to perform well in school. Several approaches are being used to give schools better mental health access. Model problems tend to offer a comprehensive continuum of services, coordinate the system for easy accessibility, and involve families in the teaching process. The Child Study Center's…

Survey of sample of members and nine-month study of all members of comprehensive geriatric program at one hospital revealed that surveyed members joined the program for its reasonable cost but continued with it because of good health care. Medical care and no claim forms or bills were two services surveyed members valued and used more. (Author/NB)

Reviews the relationship between occupational therapy and client involvement, examines the rationale for involving clients in program evaluation and research, and discusses how clients are involved in evaluation and research in today's mental health care setting. (Author)

Uses ecological systems theory as a foundation for integrating health care and its public policy issues into family and consumer sciences classrooms. Offers teachers alternative perspectives on consumer behavior changes and needs in heath care systems and policies. Contains 24 references. (JOW)