Mental health programs, in addition to providing health services that are justifiable in a cost/benefit analysis, provide services promoting the quality of life which are not justifiable from this viewpoint, and which will (rightfully) be forced to compete with other humanistic university programs. (MB)

Mental health professionals are doing many things besides direct patient care. A sample survey form for mental health personnel to report on their activities is discussed. (JA)

The president of the American College Health Association discusses accountability; managerial, fiscal, and human, on the part of college health service departments. (JD)

This article looks at several informal groups on one campus engaged in self directed group therapy. While continued use of the NTL model of group dynamics is favored, in structured settings, efforts must be pushed to educate students and staff regarding possible harm from the informal action groups. Presented at American College Health…

This paper summarizes information available on the prevalence of emotional disorder in the college experience. Data on characteristics of users point toward the increasingly recognized importance of social affiliations, not only on mental health states but upon disposition to seek professional services. (Author/BY)

Article discusses the desirability and feasability of establishing a national data bank for student mental health. (Author/RK)

A small university's health services program has coped with inflation and budget restrictions without damaging its program by: attracting and maintaining good, efficient staff; eliminating minor services; cooperating with a student advisory board; and broadening its enrollment base. (CJ)