Annotation: This glossary, written for health professionals, educators, parents, and adolescents, provides information about various mental health issues that affect many adolescents. Included in this list are: alcohol and drug use, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder (manic depression), bulimia nervosa, conduct disorder, depression, learning disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders, physical abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, sexual abuse, suicide, and Tourette's syndrome. A definition and list of symptoms are included for each of the disorders listed in the glossary.

Contact: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016-3007, Telephone: (202) 966-7300 Fax: (202) 966-2891 E-mail: communications@aacap.org Web Site: http://www.aacap.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Anorexia nervosa, Anxiety, Attention deficit disorder, Behavior disorders, Bipolar disorder, Bulimia, Depression, Mental disorders, Physical abuse, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Psychoses, Schizophrenic disorders, Sexual abuse, Substance use behavior, Suicide, Tourette syndrome

Annotation: This paper focuses on ways to improve primary care physicians' ability to provide mental health services to children and adolescents who need such services. The paper provides background about the growing need for child and adolescent mental health services and discusses key issues for pediatricians and psychiatrists. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Costs, Diagnosis, Health care services, Pediatricians, Primary care, Psychiatrists, Treatment

Annotation: This toolkit contains materials to enhance the quality of mental health care child and adolescents receive in or through their medical home. It includes ready-to-use resources and tools on one CD-ROM, as well as several brochures, a mental health practice readiness inventory, a laminated card with two algorithms for mental health practice, and a brochure explaining the toolkit along with a table of contents. Topics include an introduction, references on community resources, health care financing, support for children and families, clinical information systems and delivery system redesign, and decision support for clinicians.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $199.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 978-1-58110-348-9.

Keywords: Adolescents, CD-ROMs, Children, Family support, Health services delivery, Mental health, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This report examines and summarizes psychological theory, research, and clinical experience addressing the sexualization of girls. The report defines sexualization and addresses how the prevalence and effects of sexualization may vary among girls from different ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and family backgrounds, as well as among girls of different sexual orientations. The authors discuss (1) examples of sexualization in society and in cultural institutions, as well as interpersonally and intrapsychically; (2) evidence suggesting that sexualization has negative consequences for girls and for the rest of society; and (3) positive alternatives that may help counteract the influence of sexualization. Recommendations for research, practice, education, training, policy, and public awareness are presented. The report concludes with a list of references and media-literacy resources.

Contact: American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242, Telephone: (202) 336-5500 Secondary Telephone: (800) 374-2721 Fax: (202) 336-6069 E-mail: mis@apa.org Web Site: http://www.apa.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Ethnic factors, Femal children, Income factors, Mass media, Sexual identity, Sexuality

Annotation: This guide for policymakers discusses the unmet mental health needs of children and adolescents and the urgent need to focus on improving and expanding mental health prevention and intervention programs and services. Topics include mental health needs throughout childhood and adolescence and the importance of mental health in preventing potential disease or disability. References and selected resources are provided. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 450, Arlington, VA 22202, Telephone: (202) 371-9090 Fax: (571) 527-3189 Web Site: http://www.astho.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Children, Early intervention services, Mental health, Prevention programs

Annotation: This publication discusses the mental health needs of adolescents in the foster care system. An overview of the problem is presented, and solutions and resources are discussed. A description of common mental disorders, how they are manifested, and their consequences are presented, as is a list of signs of depression in children and adolescents.

Contact: National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, 100 West Harrison, North Tower, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98119, Telephone: (800) 628-3233 Fax: (206) 270-0078 Web Site: http://www.casanet.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Foster care, Foster children, Mental disorders, Mental health

Annotation: This report, which focuses on the topic of parent-child connectedness (PCC), reports on a focus group study conducted by ETR Associates in 2004. The report seeks to give voice to the perspectives of African-American and Latino parents and adolescents, and, by doing so, to eliminate a gap in the understanding of PCC. Section 1 describes the study methodology. Section 2 reports on participants' basic view on PCC. Section 3 reports on themes that emerged from participants' responses to questions about what makes them feel closer to their parent or teen and what gets in the way of feeling closer. Section 4 reports on participants' responses to a question about what is most important to creating PCC in families. Section 5 reports on participants' answers to questions about how programs or interventions should be designed to help families who are struggling with PCC. An executive summary, an about the authors section, and a next steps section are included. The report includes seven appendices: a brief description of focus group participants, focus group protocols for adolescents and parents in English and Spanish, and focus group questionnaires for adolescents and parents.

Contact: ETR Associates, 4 Carbonero Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4200, Telephone: (831) 438-4060 Secondary Telephone: (800) 321-4407 Fax: (800) 435-8433 Web Site: http://www.etr.org

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, African Americans, Emotional development, Emotions, Ethnic factors, Families, Focus groups, Hispanic Americans, Parent child relations, Parents, Racial factors

Annotation: This report highlights the following: (1) why child and adolescent mental health is a major public health concern, (2) the importance of viewing causal factors from a broad perspective, (3) a continuum of intervention strategies for addressing the range of problems, (4) some considerations related to prevention, (5) screening for mental health problems, and (6) the value of connecting with schools. The report contains a bibliography and an appendix on what schools do related to mental health, including a list of resources on evidence-based strategies for strengthening school support for students. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Community programs, Intervention, Model programs, Prevention, Public health, School health programs, Schools, Screening

Annotation: This report, which is intended for primary care health professionals, discusses why mental health is a basic concern in the practice of all health professionals, sketches a broad definition of mental health that focuses on strengths as well as problems, outlines a continuum of interventions, and highlights considerations related to working with families, schools, and communities. The report contains one appendix: what schools do related to mental health. The report also contains a works cited list. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Communities, Families, Interventions, Primary care, Schools

Annotation: This report highlights ways in which the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health's recommendations apply to mental health in schools. The brief includes the following main sections: (1) why is mental health in schools an imperative; (2) mental health in schools: meeting the imperative, and (3) where all this fits into the New Freedom Commission's recommendations. The report also includes four appendices: (1) highlights of the commission's goals and recommendations, (2) federal mental health in schools program, (3) a note about building on current in-school practices, and (4) guidelines, standards, and accountability. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, School health programs, Schools

Annotation: This report presents an analysis of a synthesis of online, noncommercial resources that have relevance for advancing efforts to integrate mental health in schools into the recommendations of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. The report includes the following sections: (1) methodology and criteria for resource gap analyses, (2) analyses of strengths, limitations, and gaps, (3) about enhancing resource development, dissemination, and use, (4) beyond the commission's goals and recommendations, and (5) concluding comments. Statistical information is presented in tables and figures throughout the report. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Information dissemination, Internet, Mental health, Research, Resource materials, Schools

Annotation: This document aims to provide a synthesis highlighting a set of readily accessible, online, noncommercial resources relevant to integrating the various agendas for mental health in schools into the recommendations presented in the final report of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. The document is divided into two main parts. Part 1 includes general sources for information and resources related to mental health in schools. Part 2 presents other resources with specific relevance to integrating mental health in schools into each commission goal and recommendation. The document also discusses next steps. The appendix discusses quick finds to aid and guide consumers. The document concludes with a response form. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Resource materials, School health programs, Schools

Contact: Child Welfare League of America, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22202, Telephone: (703) 412-2400 Fax: (703) 412-2401 Web Site: http://www.cwla.org $28.95. Document Number: ISBN 0-87868-791-2.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Community role, Educational change, Health promotion, Intervention, Maltreated children, Mental health, Resilience, School role, Stress

Annotation: This pack is a guide for social workers who work with youths and their families. It provides information and resources related to positive youth environments that can help social workers increase their knowledge on relevant issues, identify opportunities for positive change, and implement action. The pack includes a binder with introductory materials, a poster outlining essential elements of positive youth environments, and several smaller publication on specific aspects of positive youth environments. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Association of Social Workers, 750 First Street, N.E., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241, Telephone: (202) 408-8600 Secondary Telephone: (800) 742-4089 E-mail: membership@naswdc.org Web Site: http://www.socialworkers.org

Keywords: Positivism, Posters, Public awareness materials, Social services, Youth development, Youth services

Annotation: This brochure describes the national initiative under way to establish the Columbia TeenScreen(r) Program in communities around the country. It discusses the problem of mental illness, suicide, and depression in adolescents, how the screening program works, and help available to communities from the program staff.

Contact: TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups, Columbia University, 1775 Broadway, Suite 610, New York, NY 10019, Telephone: (212) 265-4453 Fax: (212) 265-4454 Web Site: http://www.teenscreen.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Adolescents, Mental disorders, Mental health, Screening, Suicide

Annotation: This booklet describes the Columbia University TeenScreen program, a program that works with school and communities to provide free, confidential, and voluntary mental health screening to tens of thousands of young people in urban, suburban, and rural areas across the United States. The booklet includes an overview of Columbia's mental health screening for young people, a discussion of key outcomes, policy accomplishments, screening stories, program efficiencies, public education and outreach, and key goals for 2004.

Contact: TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups, Columbia University, 1775 Broadway, Suite 610, New York, NY 10019, Telephone: (212) 265-4453 Fax: (212) 265-4454 Web Site: http://www.teenscreen.org

Keywords: Adolescents, Communities, Mental health, Mental health programs, Outreach, Public education, Schools, Screening

Annotation: This brochure describes the Columbia University TeenScreen program, a program that works with school and communities to provide free, confidential, and voluntary mental health screening to tens of thousands of young people in urban, suburban, and rural areas across the United States. The brochure also explains how to implement the program in communities. The brochure provides an overview of the program, describes the process of implementing the program, and discusses training and expansion. The brochure includes color photographs and contact information.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Community programs, Health screening, Mental health, Mental health programs, Schools, Suicide, Training

Annotation: This report reviews research literature on adolescent development, concentrating on the developmental process, developmental pathways, desired adult outcomes, and critical ingredients necessary for positive adolescent development. It also examines individual and contextual factors that influence adolescent developmental pathways and views strategies that might help communities support adolescents transitioning to adulthood. It ends with a list of references and appendices on constructing the youth development model, constructing the conceptual model, and additional theoretical approaches.

Contact: National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, P.O. Box 13505, Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505, Telephone: (301) 608-8098 Contact Phone: (301) 680-8090 Fax: (301) 608-8721 Web Site: http://www.ncfy.com Price unknown.

Keywords: Adolescent development, Cognitive development, Community programs, Parent child relationships, Psychological development, Puberty, Schools, Youth development

Annotation: This paper examines the effectiveness of mental health and substance abuse treatment in reducing crimes committed by juveniles. Detention data, in conjunction with substance abuse and mental health treatment data for youth enrolled in the Colorado state foster care program, are reviewed for delaying or preventing this group of at-risk youth from engaging in criminal behavior. Sections include a review of relevant literature, study methods, results, and summary and conclusions. References are provided. Tables include statistical data on rates of treatment; subject ages, sex, and race; average county beer price; and offense types.

Contact: National Bureau of Economic Research, 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-5398, Telephone: (617) 868-3900 Fax: (617) 868-2742 E-mail: info@nber.org Web Site: http://www.nber.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Colorado, Crime, Crime prevention, Foster care, High risk adolescents, Juvenile delinquency, Mental health, Research, Substance abuse, Violence

Annotation: This brochure, which is geared toward families, provides information about adolescent depression and treatment options. The brochure introduces adolescent depression and its causes and symptoms. It then discusses treatment, including talk therapy and medications. Also touched upon are the risks and benefits of antidepressants, monitoring systems and safety, the differences between adult and adolescent depression, family history and how it is related to adolescent depression, and how to be an effective advocate for an adolescent with depression.

Contact: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-3042, Telephone: (703) 524-7600 Secondary Telephone: (800) 950-6264 Fax: (703) 524-9094 E-mail: info@nami.org Web Site: http://www.nami.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Advocacy, Antidepressant drugs, Cognitive therapy, Consumer education materials, Depression, Families, Monitoring, Parents, Safety, Treatment

Annotation: This manual is part of a three volume set designed to provide information to teachers about the many facets of the Bright Futures Pediatric Education Project. Part one of this manual discusses screening and health promotion in the young, middle, and older adolescent. Section two presents issues of sexuality and reproductive health at the adolescent stage. Topics include sexually transmitted diseases; contraception, pregnancy; HIV and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The third section presents three case studies in mental health: anorexia nervosa, depression, and substance abuse. The manual concludes with Bright Futures evaluation questions for adolescent health. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Genentech Foundation for Growth and Development]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Contact for cost information. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHN100 (3 vol set.).

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy, Anorexia nervosa, Bright Futures, Child health supervision, Contraception, Depression, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, HIV, Health promotion, Health screening, Oral contraceptives, Reproductive health, Sexuality, Sexually transmitted diseases, Substance abuse, Young adults

Annotation: This report presents the findings of a two-year project to document and summarize the experiences of youth ages 13 to 28 with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems, and their families. The report describes how the study was conducted, including how youth were involved in formulating the questions, interviewing and focus group techniques, and recording responses. It presents conclusions and recommendations for providers, family members, youth, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which funded the study.

Contact: Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, 9605 Medical Center Drive, Suite 280, Rockville, MD 20850, Telephone: (240) 403-1901 Fax: (240) 403-1909 E-mail: ffcmh@ffcmh.org Web Site: http://www.ffcmh.org $5.00 for shipping and handling.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Comorbidity, Focus groups, Mental disorders, Mental health, Substance abuse, Young adults, Youth

Annotation: The purpose of this report is to identify and summarize the themes that appeared most consistently in reports commissioned in 13 states on the status of mental health in their state and needed improvements, for children, adolescents, and their families. In response to the overall reported theme of dissatisfaction with the inadequacy of mental health services in the states, the report describes several strategies: a focus on the values and principles of systems of care; an increased emphasis on prevention; a re-examination of funding policies; greater attention to planning, accountability, and responsibility; a review of governmental structures, with an intent of creating a strong coordinated voice for the needs of children and families specifically; the creation of closer partnerships between the schools and mental health, the improvement of quality of services through increased attention to professional training; and greater public education efforts to reduce stigma and increase support for child and adolescent mental health services. A summary and list of state commissions and reports conclude the report.

Contact: University of South Florida, Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612-3809, Telephone: (813) 974-4661 Fax: (813) 974-6257 E-mail: kutash@fmhi.usf.edu Web Site: http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Consumer satisfaction, Families, Mental health programs, Mental health services, Qualitative evaluation, Service coordination, State programs, Surveys

Annotation: This report discusses the perception that suburban schools are safer, more orderly, and more wholesome than urban schools. Using data on high school students from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the report looks at rates of sexual activity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol use, substance abuse, and other types of delinquency in urban schools vs. suburban schools. The report also offers a conclusion. Statistical information is presented in a series of tables grouped together at the end of the report. The report also includes references and endnotes.

Contact: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Center for Civic Innovation, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (212) 599-7000 Fax: (212) 599-3494 E-mail: mi@manhattan-institute.org Web Site: http://www.manhattan-institute.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Delinquency, High schools, Safety, Smoking, Students, Substance abuse, Suburban population, Surveys, Urban population, Urban schools

Annotation: This book for parents provides practical advice for helping their adolescent children adjust to the changes of adolescence and make good decisions about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, premature sexual activity and other threats to their physical and emotional well-being. The book is divided into four parts: an overview of the changes common to adolescence; the environments of home, school, and the world; safeguarding against the hurdles of adolescence; and setting good health patterns for a lifetime. Topics also include safety and injury prevention, common medical conditions in adolescence, sport and physical activity, and chronic illness or disability. Highlighted information and statistics are presented in tables and boxes throughout the book, and an index is provided.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $15.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-533-37996-8.

Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behaviors, Adolescent health, Adolescent morbidity, Adolescent nutrition, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, Parent child relations, Parenting skills, Parents, Psychosocial development, Self esteem, Sexually transmitted diseases, Substance abuse

Annotation: This brief presents findings from a review of adolescent development research in understanding how adolescents gain the skills needed to engage in and maintain high-quality relationships with parents, siblings, other adult family members, adults outside the family, and peers. Social skills such as interpersonal skills, intimacy, prosocial behaviors, self-control and behavior regulation, social confidence, and empathy are discussed. The conclusions and next steps sections give an overview of research findings and additional needs. A summary table provides a review of the research literature on experimental and non-experimental studies, including what works and best bets. References conclude the brief.

Contact: Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008, Telephone: (202) 572-6000 Fax: (202) 362-8420 Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescents, Family relations, Interpersonal relations, Model programs, Parent child relations, Psychosocial development, Research reviews, Social skills

Annotation: This report offers insight into the life perceptions of adolescents across the country and what effect the government, culture, the future, and relationships have on their lives. The report sections include an outline of major survey findings; an overview of adolescent perceptions of school, the world, and their future; a portrait of America's youth in schools, their diversity and family income; survey findings and methodology; and data tables. Topics also include perceptions on technology/media savvy, social pressures and coping, community service, role models, families, current world events, plans for higher education, career options, and overall confidence and optimism as adulthood approaches. Extensive data tables present statistics throughout the report. Information is also provided on the Horatio Alger Association.

Contact: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, 99 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone: (703) 684-9444 Fax: (703) 684-9445 Web Site: http://www.horatioalger.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Academic achievement, Adolescent attitudes, Adolescents, Peer pressure, Perception, Social conditions, Social responsibility, Surveys

Annotation: This report summarizes findings from a study that focused on the adaptations of adolescents in military families when a parent is deployed. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into three major sections: (1) study context and conceptual framework, (2) study findings on adolescent adaptation, and (3) study findings on adolescent support networks. Within these interrelated and overlapping sections are multiple subsections on major themes in the research; each of these includes a summary of results, direct quotes from focus group participants, and implications. The appendix contains the focus group protocol and interview questions.

Contact: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0002, Telephone: (540) 231-6000 Secondary Telephone: (540) 231-6668 Web Site: http://www.vt.edu Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Families, Family support services, Focus groups, Military, Parents, Research

Annotation: This white paper presents an approach to school mental health that supports schools‘ academic priorities and makes use of existing school infrastructure, policies, and programs to support students. The paper describes the scope of mental health programs and services available in school settings; highlights research illustrating the link between health, mental health, and academic success; and presents coordinated school health (CSH) as a structure and process that can build capacity and create sustainability for school mental health. Included are examples of school districts that have used CSH to promote school mental health and lists of additional resources.

Contact: National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, 1100 G Street, N.W., Suite 735, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 638-5872 Secondary Telephone: (888) 286-8727 Fax: (202) 638-5879 E-mail: info@nasbhc.org Web Site: http://www.nasbhc.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Academic achievement, Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Community coordination, Program improvement, School health programs

Annotation: This report highlights existing national data about adolescent mental health status, assesses the shortcomings of current data, and offers recommendations to address these limitations. The report provides background information and discusses the status of adolescents' mental health (in terms of global estimates of behavioral and emotional problems, comprehensive evaluations, specific disorders, suicide, and use of mental health services). A conclusion, a list of national data sources cited in the brief, and references are included.

Contact: National Adolescent Health Information Center, 3333 California Street, Suite 245 Box 0503, San Francisco, CA 94143, Telephone: (415) 502-4856 Fax: (415) 502-4858 E-mail: nahic@ucsf.edu Web Site: http://nahic.ucsf.edu/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Mental health, Mental health services, Statistical data, Suicide

Annotation: This knowledge path provides a guide to resources about adolescent violence prevention, including selected electronic resources, databases, publications, and electronic disscussion groups and newsletters available through the World Wide Web, and selected, recent print publications. It is aimed at policymakers, health professionals, and parents. This electronic document is updated periodically. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Bibliographies, Electronic publications, Knowledge paths, Prevention programs, Violence

Annotation: This knowledge path offers a selection of resources about the promotion of healthy social and emotional development in infants, children, and adolescents. Resources tap into the health, education, and social services literature. The path identifies tools for staying abreast of new developments and for conducting further research. Separate sections present resources by age group and cover topics such as developmental stages; factors that impact social and emotional development; policies and programs to promote social and emotional well-being in homes and community settings; and strategies for integrating health, developmental, and educational services. The final section presents parent-education materials. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Behavior development, Bibliographies, Child mental health, Children, Consumer education materials, Electronic publications, Emotional development, Infants, Knowledge paths, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This brief summarizes the signs and symptoms of depression, suicide risk, and anxiety disorders among adolescents and suggests research questions that can help screen or monitor mental health issues. The brief also provides resources for out-of-school-time practitioners on these topics. The brief explains what depression and anxiety are, lists the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders, and provides guidance for what to do if an adolescent is suspected to be suffering from depression or contemplating suicide and on how to assess adolescents' mental health. Endnotes are included.

Contact: Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008, Telephone: (202) 572-6000 Fax: (202) 362-8420 Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: Publication no. 2007-07.

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Keywords: After school programs, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Suicide prevention

Annotation: This book, written for parents, caregivers, and professionals, provides information about adolescents and the challenges and issues that they encounter. Topics covered include healthy bodies and healthy minds; adolescents, families, and schools; mental health; adolescent sexuality and the case for abstinence; adolescent health and development; substance abuse; sexual harassment; safety and crime prevention; violence; life after high school; and how adolescents can help to build a better community.

Keywords: Abstinence, Adolescent health promotion, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Crime prevention, Mental health, Resilience, Risk taking, School to work transition, Substance abuse, Violence

Annotation: The study described in this bulletin uses data from the National Youth Survey to examine the consequences of adolescent victimization. It focuses on how being a victim of crime during adolescence affects the likelihood of certain negative outcomes in adulthood, including voluntary behaviors (e.g., committing crimes, using drugs) and involuntary outcomes (e.g., mental health problems). Topics include physical, medical, and financial costs; subsequent criminal behavior; mental health problems, and substance abuse. Survey methodology and findings are discussed with tables included for statistical data. References conclude the report.

Contact: U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531, Telephone: (202) 307-5911 Secondary Telephone: (202) 307-8656 Fax: (202) 307-2093 E-mail: michele.dekonty@usdoj.edu Web Site: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: NCJ 191210.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Costs, Crime, High risk adolescents, Risk factors, Victims, Violence

Annotation: This report is about the mental and emotional well-being of children and young people in England, and makes the case that mental health, in its broadest sense, is a subject which needs wider recognition and more attention. The report includes sections about children's mental health, early intervention, mental health services for children and young people, and a look to the future.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Early intervention, England, International health, Mental health services, Youth, Youth development

Annotation: This book is a guided journal. Each section has a brief introduction to a recovery concept, often related to the twelve-step program. In self-talk form, the introduction suggests ways of thinking about choices, self-care, family systems, feelings, solving problems, family roles, roles, denial, personal pacing, balance, recovery, change, holidays, loneliness, uneasiness, criticism, family problems, responsibility, enabling, concern for others, love and pity, rescuing, excitement, mountains and molehills, a higher power, love, and birthdays.

Contact: Recovery Communications, P.O. Box 19910, Baltimore, MD 21211, Telephone: (410) 243-8352 Fax: (410) 243-8558 E-mail: tdrews3879@aol.com Web Site: http://www.gettingthemsober.com/ $12.95. Document Number: ISBN 0-9615995-6-1.

Keywords: Interpersonal relations, Meditation, Mental health, Recovering addicts, Self evaluation

Annotation: This report synthesizes and analyzes research recommendations from reports on adolescent health published over the last decade. It identifies broad-based trends in research priorities, describes gaps in the existing knowledge base, and suggests approaches for developing and implementing a national adolescent research agenda. Priorities for research include adolescent physical, psychological, and social development; social and environmental contexts; health enhancing and health-risk behaviors; and physical and mental disorders. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: HRSA Information Center, P.O. Box 2910, Merrifield, VA 22116, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 489-4772 Fax: (703) 821-2098 E-mail: ask@hrsa.gov Web Site: http://www.ask.hrsa.gov Available at no charge. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHK145 (report), MCHN103 (summary).

Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Health behavior, Mental health, Physical characteristics, Psychosocial development, Research, Research design, Risk factors, Risk taking

Annotation: This research report seeks to address the knowledge gap in family strengths in overcoming obstacles. It outlines the concept of family strengths, reviews the research about what makes for strong families, and examines several measures of family strengths in two recent national surveys. It also suggests some next steps that could be taken to expand the knowledge of family strengths and what they mean for the well-being and development of family members. Endnotes conclude the report

Contact: Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008, Telephone: (202) 572-6000 Fax: (202) 362-8420 Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Families, Family characteristics, Family relations, Parenting, Parenting attitudes, Surveys

Annotation: This paper relates social and psychological theories to practice, and prepares youth workers to identify the determinants of adolescent health, such as psychosocial development, and factors that influence and motivate adolescent behavior. It gives examples of health behavior theories that may explain HIV-related risk behaviors, and shows how theories can be put to practical use when a counselor intervenes in an individual's life or a community's HIV-prevention program.

Contact: National Network for Youth, 1319 F Street, N.W., Suite 401, Washington, DC 20004, Telephone: (202) 783-7949 Fax: (202) 783-7955 E-mail: info@NN4Youth.org Contact E-mail: NN4Youth@aol.com Web Site: http://www.nn4youth.org Price unknown.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent psychology, Evaluation, Goals, Health behavior, Health promotion, Models, Policy development, Social sciences

Annotation: This booklet provides guidance and information to school personnel and parents on how to identify, assist, and get help for students who appear to be under severe duress or are suffering from a mental illness. Chapter topics include the extent of the problem; defining mental illness; warning signs; suicide; violence; crisis management; referring students to counseling; confidentiality and consent; prevention; accommodating students with psychiatric disabilities; discipline; and the transition to adulthood. The booklet concludes with a summary, resources, and references.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Consumer education materials, Prevention, Referrals, School age children, School counseling, School health services, Self destructive behavior, Suicide, Violence

Annotation: This book is designed for practitioners, researchers, and others who are interested in meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the 21st century through comprehensive school-based programming. It describes the participatory culture-specific intervention model (PCSIM), a general model for developing interventions that can be applied to a range of settings, populations, and target problems. The six chapters discuss meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents, foundations of the PCSIM, its components, participatory intervention phases, participatory program phases, and challenges and future directions of the model. References, an author index, and a subject index are provided. Figures, tables, and exhibits throughout the text highlight additional information about model types, data, and key reports and considerations.

Contact: American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242, Telephone: (202) 336-5500 Secondary Telephone: (800) 374-2721 Fax: (202) 336-6069 E-mail: mis@apa.org Web Site: http://www.apa.org $49.95, plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Cultural sensitivity, Culturally competent services, Interdisciplinary approach, Mental health, Mental health services, Models, School age children, School based management

Annotation: This report reviews research and training in child and adolescent mental health and offers recommendations in three broad interdisciplinary research areas: (1) development of interventions; (2) training; and (3) program development. Chapter topics include a review of past intervention research, current emphases and future prospects; infrastructure and training; and future directions for child and adolescent mental health research. A section of figures presents charts and tables illustrating research grants issued from 1999-2000 by the National Institutes of Mental Health. Appendices include national estimates of mental health utilization and expenditures for children in 1998; a clinical case study of childhood-onset depression; respondents and training recommendations from major professional associations; and the members of the National Advisory Mental Health Council. The final section of the report contains references.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, MSC 9663, Room 8184, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (301) 443-4513 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: NIH 01-4985.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Intervention, Personnel, Professional training, Program development, Research reviews

Annotation: This brochure describes different types of violence that take place among children and adolescents and provides adults with guidance on how to deal with such violence. The brochure includes the following sections: (1) teaching by example; (2) so what can we do? (3) what all adults can do; (4) what parents can do; and (5) what communities can do. Organizational resources are provided.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Family violence, Gun violence, Interpersonal violence, Parent education, School violence, Violence prevention

Annotation: This series of four fact sheets addresses different ways in which the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have affected health care in the United States. Each two-page fact sheet discusses the ways states have responded to the attacks and provides contacts for more information. "Children's Mental Health and Terrorism" describes reactions that many children may be suffering from as a result of the attacks and lists federal resources that have been made available to hardest hit areas for mental health funding in the wake of the attacks. "The Public Health Role in Fighting Terrorism" discusses what needs to be done and what is being done to prepare the public health system to deal with possible future attacks. "Terrorism and the Health Workforce" describes the type of health workforce needed to combat a disaster involving mass casualties. "Vaccines to Protect Against Terrorism" describes anthrax and smallpox and their respective vaccines and discusses the availability of those vaccines.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Secondary Telephone: (303) 364-7812 Fax: (303) 364-7800 E-mail: ncslnet-admin@ncsl.org Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Children, Federal initiatives, Immunization programs, Mental health, Public health, Terrorism

Annotation: This fact sheet, which is intended for physicians, summarizes some of the latest scientific findings on child and adolescent depression and lists resources where physicians can obtain more information. It discusses the scope of the problem, clinical characteristics, screening, risk factors, treatment, and talking with parents. A sidebar provides symptoms of major depressive disorder common to adults, children, and adolescents; signs that may be associated with depression in children and adolescents; bipolar disorder: manic symptoms; and bipolar disorder: a warning about antidepressants and psychostimulants.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, MSC 9663, Room 8184, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (301) 443-4513 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Antidepressant drugs, Bipolar disorder, Child health, Depression, Mental health, Parents, Physicians, Resource materials, Risk factors, Screening, Treatment

Annotation: This report describes a conference held in Warrenton, Virginia, October 29 - November 1, 2001, of disaster mental health experts from six countries to address the impact of early psychological interventions and to identify what works, what doesn't work, and what the gaps are in knowledge in this area. Participants examined research on critical issues related to the following topics: recommended early interventions for those exposed to mass violence situations; identifying the key operating principles; setting parameters for appropriate screening and follow-up; and defining expertise, skills, and training for providers of early intervention services. The report also addresses what is known about timing for various types of interventions. Also included is an outline of a sample training program for an early intervention work force. Appendices include additional information on resource organizations, a glossary of terms, workforce training, additions and dissenting opinions, intervention literature review tables, measures, and references.

Contact: National Institute of Mental Health, MSC 9663, Room 8184, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892-9663, Telephone: (301) 443-4513 Secondary Telephone: (301) 443-8431 Fax: (301) 443-4279 E-mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov Web Site: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: NIH Pub. No. 02-5138.

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Keywords: Conferences, Early intervention services, Emergencies, Mental health, Model programs, Survivors, Terrorism, Training, Trauma, Victims, Violence

Annotation: This paper discusses harassment and bullying based on sexual orientation in California schools and documents that schools can take concrete steps to reduce harassment and improve student health and safety. The paper analyzes data from the California Healthy Kids Survey (a broad-based state survey) and an independent companion survey conducted by the California Safe Schools Coalition measuring the effectiveness of school anti-harassment practices. The paper, which includes an executive summary, discusses the major findings from the surveys and offers conclusions and recommendations. Four appendices include the methodology and questions for future research, information about related research, text of the 2003 Preventing School Harassment Survey with frequencies, and text of the question on bias-related harassment from the 2001-2002 California Healthy Kids Survey. Statistical information is presented in tables and figures throughout the paper. The paper also includes a copy of the Safe Place to Learn fact sheet.

Contact: California Safe Schools Coalition, Hamm's Building, 1550 Bryant Street, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94103, Telephone: (415) 626-1680 Fax: (415) 626-1683 E-mail: info@casafeschools.org Web Site: http://www.casafeschools.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, California, Child health, Children, Data, Safety, Schools, Sexual harassment, Sexual identity, Students, Surveys

Annotation: This research preview, which is part of the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN), focuses on predictors of adolescent girls' antisocial behavior. It includes the following sections: (1) the role of depression in delinquency, (2) understanding community influences, (3) preliminary results from PHDCN, (4) the relationship between clinical depression and antisocial behavior, and (5) future investigation. The preview also contains endnotes.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Antisocial behavior, Communities, Depression, Females, Juvenile delinquency, Research

Annotation: This book, written for health professionals who work with children and adolescents, discusses issues related to sexual orientation in child and adolescent health care. It covers the following topics: (1) stigma, (2) homonegativity within medicine, (3) developmental themes as they relate to sexual orientation, (4) adolescence; (5) children or adolescents who have a lesbian or gay parent, and (6) opportunities for pediatricians and other health professionals in advocacy, health supervision, and education. Also included is an annotated section of resources including organizations, Web sites, hotlines, pen pals services, printed resources, and videotapes. Each section contains a summary and references. The book concludes with a subject index.

Contact: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 101 Philip Drive, Norwell, MA 02061, Telephone: (617) 871-6600 Fax: 617-871-6528 E-mail: kluwer@wkap.com Web Site: http://www.wkap.nl $55.00, plus shipping and handling of $4.00. Document Number: ISBN 0-306-46761-5.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, Child health, Children, Homosexuality, Psychosocial development, Resources for professionals, Sexual development, Sexuality

Annotation: This report presents performance measures developed for the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Performance Partnership Grants (PPG) Program. The report is organized into sections on current data sources which can support PPG measures, potential PPG measures for 1997–2000, and implementing performance-based agreements. The performance measurements cover the following areas of public health: chronic diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, tuberculosis, mental health, immunization, substance abuse, sexual assault, disabilities, and emergency medical services. Appendices include information on performance measures source materials, an overview of federal data sources for PPG measures, potential health outcome and risk status measures, and an analysis of comments on the draft version of the report.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Lockbox 285, Washington, DC 20055, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Contact Phone: (800) 624-6242 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: bkline@nap.edu Web Site: http://www.nap.edu $25.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-05796-5.

Keywords: Assessment, Mental health, Outcome and process assessment, Public health, Public health services, Substance abuse

Annotation: This book is intended to help parents understand and respond to the daily challenges of the teen years. It covers a range of practical issues, from physical changes of puberty to issues like popularity, peer pressure, and self esteem; from experiments with sex, alcohol, and drugs, to coping with emotional turmoil that follows a divorce or the death of a loved one. Part one, the life of an adolescent, presents the teenager's development, starting with early adolescence to the departure from home to lead an independent life. Part two, day to day problem behaviors, describes everyday behaviors, feelings, and reactions. Part three, serious problems and abnormalities, discusses concerns that represent serious obstacles to a teenager's development and family life. Part four, seeking help, offers practical advice and useful information when professional mental health intervention is required.

Contact: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016-3007, Telephone: (202) 966-7300 Fax: (202) 966-2891 E-mail: communications@aacap.org Web Site: http://www.aacap.org $19.25. Document Number: ISBN 0-06-270182-7.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Adolescent psychology, Adolescents, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Disorders

Annotation: This report presents an examination of the association between psychological functioning and substance use among adolescents aged 12 to 17 using data from the 1994-1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA). The survey, conducted annually by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides estimates of the prevalence of use of a variety of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, based on a nationally representative sample of the civilian non institutionalized population. In addition, the 1994-1996 surveys include mental health data not previously available. This publication was developed by the National Opinion Research Center.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Health surveys, National surveys, Psychological development, Psychological evaluation, Substance abuse

Annotation: This research agenda is excerpted from the book Beyond Appearance: A New Look at Adolescent Girls, written by psychologists across the country whose work focuses on adolescent girls, including psychologists serving on the American Psychological Association Task Force on Adolescent Girls. The agenda focuses on strengths, challenges, and choices within adolescent girls' lives. The following topics are briefly discussed: (1) gender, (2) gender and self-esteem, (3) body image concerns and disordered eating, (4) adolescent girls of color, (5) immigrant adolescent girls of color, (6) American-born Asian, African, Latina, and American Indian adolescent girls, (7) relationships with significant adults, (8) friendships and peer relations, (9) sexuality, (10) school and community, (11) dating violence, (12) teen prostitution, (13) health care for teens, (14) public policy and adolescent sexuality, (15) psychological education and practice issues, (16) vision for the future, and (17) the state of the hearts of adolescent girls. For each topic, questions for future research are presented.

Contact: American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242, Telephone: (202) 336-5500 Secondary Telephone: (800) 374-2721 Fax: (202) 336-6069 E-mail: mis@apa.org Web Site: http://www.apa.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Communities, Dating, Eating disorders, Education, Females, Health care, Immigrants, Prostitution, Public policy, Relationships, Research, Schools, Self esteem, Sex role, Violence

Annotation: This report summarizes the DC Family Policy Seminar on school-based mental health services. It discusses the costs of failing to detect and treat mental illness, factors to consider in program implementation, and several model programs which may assist District of Columbia officials and service providers if they choose to create additional school based programs. Appendices list local and national resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent health services, Child health services, District of Columbia, Mental health services, Model programs, Reports, School based clinics, School health services

Annotation: This report describes a peer research project set up to evaluate young people's experiences with mental health services in England. The research was participatory, done by training and employing young people themselves as key researchers. Part I of the report describes the process that was followed in undertaking the training and research, and Part Two discusses the findings of the research.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, England, International health, Mental health services, Peer counseling, Peer education, Peer groups, Youth, Youth development

Annotation: This study reports a survey of adolescent girls' health. The survey was conducted by Louis Harris and Associates under the guidance of the Commonwealth Funds's Commission on Women's Health. Fifth through twelfth grade girls and boys at 265 schools participated. The survey covered the issues of abuse and violence, mental health, health and risky behaviors, access to health care, and communication with physicians and other health care professionals. Information is presented in text and charts. Fact sheets about eating disorders, risky behaviors, abuse and violence, mental health, and access to health care are included.

Contact: Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021, Telephone: (212) 606-3800 Contact Phone: (212) 535-0400 Fax: (212) 606-3500 E-mail: info@cmwf.org Web Site: http://www.commonwealthfund.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Eating disorders, Health surveys, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Statistics

Annotation: This report addresses question about what safety means to girls, what it takes to make them feel safe, and why feeling safe matters. These questions include (1) how do girls define safety?, (2) what do girls consider safe and unsafe situations?, (3) how does feeling unsafe impact quality of life issues?, and (4) what strategies do girls use to cope with physically and emotionally unsafe situations? The report is divided into the following sections: (1) defining safety, (2) experiencing safety, (3) relationships, trust, and safety, (4) safety and everyday functioning, (5) group experiences, and (6) coping, resources, and solutions. Implications of the information are also discussed. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. The report incudes three appendices: (1) methodology, (2) moderator's guide and homework assignment, and (3) questionnaire. References and resources are included, as well.

Contact: Girl Scouts of the USA, 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2798, Telephone: (800) 478-7248 Secondary Telephone: (212) 852-8000 Web Site: http://www.girlscouts.org Single copies available at no charge.

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Keywords: Adolescent attidues, Adolescent females, Adolescent mental health, Child attitudes, Child mental health, Female children, Relationships, Safety, Trust

Annotation: This document presents facts about adolescent mental health, system level challenges to attaining adolescent mental health, and recommendations for state and federal adolescent mental health programs.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: info@nccp.org Web Site: http://www.nccp.org

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Keywords: High risk adolescents, Mental health programs, Mental health services, Public policy, Youth

Annotation: This loose-leaf manual gives information about how to organize, plan, and maintain community wide projects to promote developmental assets in children and adolescents. The manual is intended to provide practical strategies to mobilize communities to develop and build developmental assets in children and youth. The manual is organized into the following four sections: core concepts; moving from concepts to action; practical ideas, tools, and strategies; and a list of resources which includes contact information for communities currently working on asset building projects.

Contact: Search Institute, The Banks Building, 615 First Avenue NE, Suite 125, Minneapolis, MN 55413, Telephone: (612) 376-8955 Secondary Telephone: (800) 888-7828 Contact Phone: (800) 888-7828 Fax: (612) 376-8956 E-mail: si@search-institute.org Contact E-mail: search@search-institute.org Web Site: http://www.search-institute.org/ $49.95 plus $5.50 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-57482-310-8.

Keywords: Adolescents, Behavior, Children, Community role, Educational materials, Manuals, Moral development, Parenting, Planning, Protective factors, Psychosocial development, Social values

Annotation: This report addresses adolescents' mental health problems in the context of adolescent development, with a focus on preventing the problems and enhancing positive outcomes even under adverse circumstances. Chapter topics include adolescent physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral development. The report concludes with references. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-4242, Telephone: (202) 336-5500 Secondary Telephone: (800) 374-2721 Fax: (202) 336-6069 E-mail: mis@apa.org Web Site: http://www.apa.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent development, Adolescent mental health, Adolescents, Cognitive development, Emotional development, Physical development, Psychosocial development, Relationships, Risk taking, Statistics

Annotation: This report details the initial steps in launching a new program at the Stone Center in Wellesley, MA, called Empowering Children for Life The program focuses on building healthy relationships between children, adolescents, and adults to prevent psychological development difficulties. The first section includes a review of the literature about healthy relationships between caring adults and children and adolescents and the impact on better psychological health. The second section reports on focus group interviews for use in planning and program initiation. References and the focus group question guide are included.

Contact: Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481, Telephone: (781) 283-2500 Fax: (781) 283-2504 E-mail: wcw@wellesley.edu Web Site: http://www.wcwonline.org $10.00, plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Case studies, Child mental health, Child psychology, Focus groups, Literature reviews, Local initiatives, Program description, Program development, Relationships

Annotation: This monograph summarizes the discussion, findings, and recommendations stemming from a children's mental health conference held in November 1998 with follow up dialog over the next year. Contents include a review of the child and adolescent mental health landscape, mental health screening of children and diagnosis in primary care settings, efficacy and effectiveness, managed care and children's mental health, and the approach to systems of care. Implications for action and recommendations for children's mental health service research, practice, and policy for five years is also included. Additional sections provide a historian's view from the future, references, and a list of contributors.

Contact: Education Resources Information Center, ERIC Project, c/o Computer Sciences Corporation, 655 15th Street, N.W. Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (800) 538-3742 Fax: (202) 205-7759 Web Site: http://www.eric.ed.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Children's mental health, Conferences, Health services delivery, Managed care, Primary care, Screening, Systems of care

Annotation: Written for planners of child and adolescent mental health care in the United Kingdom, this book provides an overview of types of mental health problems and disorders, current mental health services, treatment effectiveness, models of care, outcome measures, and research priorities.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Needs assessment, United Kingdom

Annotation: This report analyzes Medicaid waiver activity for managed behavioral health care for children and adults. The report is based on surveys of state mental health officials, consumers, and advocate groups. The report offers a discussion of Medicaid waivers, the structure of managed behavioral health care plans, state leadership, service delivery issues, financial issues, concerns of consumers and advocates, responses from consumers and advocates, and conclusions drawn from the data collected. Information is presented in text and tabular form.

Contact: Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, 1101 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1212, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 467-5730 Secondary Telephone: (202) 467-4232 Contact Phone: (202) 467-4232 Fax: (202) 223-0409 E-mail: info@bazelon.org Web Site: http://www.bazelon.org $10.00 plus shipping and $4.50 for administrative charge for processing POs.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Health care financing, Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Mental disorders, Mental health, Surveys, Waiver programs

Annotation: This pocket guide lists resources that offer mental health information and links to mental health services. Resources are divided into the following categories: Center for Mental Health Services resources, national toll-free help lines, state resources, general mental health resources, culturally specific mental health resources, administration and regulation of mental health services, and professional organizations for mental health providers. Each category includes a brief paragraph describing general information about the items listed, followed by contact information.

Contact: U.S. Center for Mental Health Services, P.O. Box 42557, Washington, DC 20015, Telephone: (800) 789-2647 Secondary Telephone: (866) 889-2647 Fax: (240) 221-4295 E-mail: kathryn.power@samhsa.hhs.gov Web Site: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: SMA 01-3509.

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Keywords: Directories, Hotlines, Mental health, Mental health agencies, Mental health professionals

Annotation: This report is a summary of an extensive review of more than 3,000 research articles and other materials in the field of mental health. Chapter 1 is an overview of the themes in the report and includes copies of the conclusions from the chapters that follow. Chapter 2 is titled the Fundamentals of Mental Health and Mental Illness. It discusses the structure of the brain, the etiology and epidemiology of mental illness, physical and psychological development, risk factors and prevention, mental health services, and cultural diversity as a factor in treatment and response. Chapter 3 is about children and mental health. It examines normal development, risk factors and prevention, mental disorders in children, and health service delivery. Chapter 4 discusses adults and mental health, and chapter 5 focuses on older adults. The topic of Chapter 6 is organizing and financing mental health services. Chapter 7 deals with ethical, legal, and policy issues in the confidentiality of mental health information. Chapter 8 proposes broad courses of action to remove barriers that prevent people from obtaining mental health treatment.

Contact: U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov $51.00. Document Number: ISBN 0-1605-9001-9.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Attitudes, Children, Confidentiality, Cultural diversity, Epidemiology, Ethics, Etiology, Health care financing, Legal issues, Mental disorders, Mental health, Mental health services, Models, Older adults, Physical development, Prevention, Psychological development, Public opinion, Reports, Risk factors, Service delivery

Contact: U.S. Center for Mental Health Services, Outcomes Roundtable for Children and Families, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 9-210, Rockville, MD 20857, Price unknown.

Keywords: Accountability, Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Child welfare, Family support services, Outcome and process assessment, Outcome evaluation, Substance abuse treatment

Annotation: This report outlines information on the ability of children who have experienced trauma to obtain mental health services under Medicaid and SCHIP programs. It addresses (1) the extent to which private health insurance and the primary public programs that insure children -- Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)--cover mental health services needed by children exposed to traumatic events and (2) other federal programs that help children who have experienced trauma receive needed mental health services. Extensive appendices include the scope and methodology of the report; data on victimization and the SCHIP program; selected insurer’s coverage information; selected laws regarding mental health coverage; selected federal grant programs; state crime victim compensation benefits; and comments from three federal agencies. Statistics are provided throughout the report in table and chart format.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Room LM, Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: contact@gao.gov Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: GAO-02-813.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Crime, Health insurance, Medicaid, Program evaluation, Service delivery, State children's health insurance program, State legislation, Statistical data, Trauma care, Victims

Annotation: This supplement is an outgrowth of the 1999 report by the Surgeon General on mental health and illness. This report undertakes to probe more deeply into mental health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities and the role that cultural factors play in mental health. The report is divided into seven chapters including the introduction. Chapter two lays the foundation for understanding the relationships between culture, mental health, mental illness, and mental health services. Chapters three through six provide information about each racial and ethnic minority group: African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans and Pacific islanders, and Hispanic Americans; including historical context and current status; and access to, availability of, and utilization of mental health services. Chapter seven concludes with promising directions and courses of action to reduce disparities and improve the mental health of racial and ethnic minorities. Each chapter concludes with a list of references. The appendices discuss the inclusion of minorities in clinical trials used to development treatment guidelines and a resource directory of relevant federal and private organizations. The report concludes with an index.

Contact: U.S. Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: contactcenter@gpo.gov Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov $51.00; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: DHHS SMA-01-3613; ISBN 0-16-050892-4.

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Keywords: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks, Cultural diversity, Cultural factors, Culturally competent services, Disabilities, Ethnic factors, Hispanic Americans, Mental disorders, Mental health, Minority groups, Pacific Islanders, Racial factors, Research, Trends

Annotation: This workbook, which is geared toward helping those who work with children respond to the anniversary of September 11, 2001, provides an overview of the nature of trauma and terrorism, how basic perceptions of life were altered after the events of September 11, and how to go about rebuilding those perceptions. Specific strategies are provided to guide schools in responding to the anniversary. The workbook also includes a resource list of Web sites and books.

Contact: Families and Work Institute, 267 Fifth Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10016, Telephone: (212) 465-2044 Fax: (212) 465-8637 Web Site: http://www.familiesandwork.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Child mental health, Coping, Emotional trauma, School age children, School linked programs, Terrorism

Annotation: This newsletter is addressed to policy makers, school administrators, educators, parents, and others interested in minimizing psychosocial problems for children and adolescents in the school environment and in enhancing their social and emotional development. In an effort to improve the delivery of school-based or school-linked mental health services and to reduce the barriers students encounter in the school environment, the newsletter covers ways to enhance the roles and capabilities of practitioners, to facilitate the reform of current school services, and to build and maintain an infrastructure for training, support, and continuing education. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for Mental Health in Schools, UCLA School Mental Health Project, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1563, Telephone: (310) 825-3634 Secondary Telephone: (866) 846-4843 Contact Phone: (310) 825-1225 Fax: (310) 206-8716 E-mail: smhp@ucla.edu Web Site: http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu Price unknown.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Mental health services, Newsletters, Psychosocial services, School linked programs, Technical assistance, Training

Annotation: This information packet is a starter kit for those interested in setting up a school mental health program. The packet contains an overview of the school mental health movement, sections on program development, critical issues (cross cultural issues, family involvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration), common mental health concerns, a listing of resources, and a bibliography. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland Baltimore, 737 West Lombard Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, Telephone: (410) 706-0980 Fax: (410) 706-0984 E-mail: csmh@psych.umaryland.edu Web Site: http://csmh.umaryland.edu $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Mental health programs, Mental health services, Program planning, School health programs

Annotation: This bulletin reports the results of a study that used a computerized, self-administered version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC) to screen for psychiatric disorders in youth newly admitted to juvenile assessment centers in Illinois and New Jersey. The study assessed rates of psychiatric disorders and tested the feasibility of using this assessment instrument among youth in the juvenile justice system. Recommendations are offered for best practices for mental health assessment in juvenile justice settings based on a comparison of the rates of psychiatric disorders identified in this study with those found in other studies in which earlier versions of the DISC were used in juvenile justice settings.

Contact: National Criminal Justice Reference Service, P.O. Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000, Telephone: (301) 519-5500 Secondary Telephone: (800) 851-3420 Fax: (301) 519-5212 E-mail: askncjrs@ncjrs.org Web Site: http://www.ncjrs.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Computer assisted diagnosis, Diagnosis, High risk adolescents, Illinois, Juvenile justice, Mental disorders, New Jersey, Screening

Annotation: This book presents an overview of the current state of the mental health field. It covers research and service, the external forces affecting the field, the populations in need of service, the provision of mental health services, the impact of the courts and political decisions on the mental health field, neuroscientific research, and research in social factors. It includes information about mental health services to refugees, immigrants, the homeless, veterans, minority groups, women, children, adolescents, the elderly, criminals and substance abusers. It concludes with sections on the impact of technology and managed care on the delivery of services. Chapters include lists of references.

Contact: Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218, Telephone: (805) 499-9774 Secondary Telephone: (800)818-7243 Fax: (805) 499-0871 E-mail: order@sagepub.com Web Site: http://www.sagepub.com $27.95 plus $ 3.50 shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-8039-7139-7.

Keywords: Health policy, Managed care, Mental health services, Patient care

Annotation: This guide, which is geared toward parents, provides tools on how to communicate with adolescents to help them get through adolescence successfully. Topics covered include (1) getting the conversation started, (2) increasing responsibility and freedom, (3) managing anger -- theirs and yours, (4) handling tough situations, (5) when parents need help first, and (6) getting help for your teen. Topics include bullying, drug use, depression, suicide, domestic and other violence, and mental health. The guide includes photographs of adolescents and families, and it concludes with a list of resources.

Contact: SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, P.O. Box 42557, Washington, DC 20015, Telephone: (800) 789-2647 Secondary Telephone: (866) 889-2647 Fax: (240) 221-4295 E-mail: info@mentalhealth.org Web Site: http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: CMHS-SVP-0013.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Communication skills, Families, Family relations, Parent child relations, Parents, Violence prevention

Annotation: This report is a reflection based, in part, on the roundtable meeting called "The Culture of Girlhood and the Passage to Womanhood." Part One highlights evidence of a crisis in girlhood. Part Two offers a broader historical consideration of how biology, society, and culture have changed the timing and course of the passage from girlhood to womanhood. Part Three examines the impact of family, race, class, and ethnicity on adolescent girls. Part Four offers conclusions from the roundtable and suggestions on how to build a more girl-friendly culture. Part Five underscores why we must address the crisis in girlhood now.

Contact: National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 478-8500 Fax: (202) 478-8588 E-mail: campaign@teenpregnancy.org Web Site: http://www.thenationalcampaign.org $15.00 plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Adolescent females, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Adolescent pregnancy, Reports, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse

Annotation: This document presents key provisions of the federal welfare reform law, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PL. 104-193), that are likely to impact children and families who need mental health and/or substance abuse services. Section topics include work-related provisions, child care, children's supplemental security income, drug-related offenses, domestic violence, adolescent parents, and additional child welfare issues. Each topic contains five discussion items; relevant provisions in the law, mental health issues and implications, facts and figures, key questions, and sources for more information. References are provided.

Contact: National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 3300, Washington, DC 20007, Telephone: (202) 687-5000 Fax: (202) 687-1954 E-mail: childrensmh@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/67211.html Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Family support services, Mental health services, Social services, State programs, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment services, Supplemental security income, Welfare reform

Annotation: This report is the fifth in a series of research briefs based on a comprehensive review of adolescent development research covering reproductive health, physical health and safety, social skills, education, mental and emotional health, and civic engagements. This two-part report discusses mental health and emotional well-being in adolescents. It includes a summary table reviewing research literature in experimental and non-experimental studies and outlines areas for targeted intervention activities, what works, what doesn’t work, mixed reviews, and "best bets." The Web site contains a version of this table (http://www.childtrends.org/what_works/youth_development/emotional_mental/table_ehselfesteem.asp) that is linked to research and program descriptions. Additional sections of the report discuss implications for programs and next steps for research. The report concludes with references.

Contact: Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008, Telephone: (202) 572-6000 Fax: (202) 362-8420 Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Emotional adjustment, Mental disorders, Program descriptions, Program evaluations, Research reviews

Annotation: This final report examines the types of activities that are being offered through the Girl Neighborhood Power (GNP) program and evaluates if the GNP assists girls in living healthier lives. Sections include an executive summary, an introduction to the program and report, a description of the study methodology used, program dosage and impact hours, the difference that GNP makes in the lives of girls, community partners, and a study summary. A list of references is provided. In addition, there are three appendices that provide information and figures of community grantee structures; background information about the measures in the Survey for Girls; and the letter of permission to use the survey in the report. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Urban Institute, 2100 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 833-7200 Fax: (202) 467-5775 E-mail: http://www.urban.org/about/contact.cfm Web Site: http://www.urban.org $11.00, plus shipping and handling; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Adolescent development, After school programs, Case studies, Community programs, Females, Low income groups, Pennsylvania, Program evaluation, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Youth services