Many racial-ethnic minoritized individuals are repeatedly exposed to subtle actions reflecting racial slights, termed racial microaggressions (RMAs), which are associated with adjustment problems in early adult and adult populations. Early adolescence represents a unique developmental period when minoritized youth begin their racial-ethnic…

Mental health literacy (MHL) encompasses understanding mental health and learning how to obtain and maintain good mental health. Increasing MHL may increase help-seeking behaviors and positive mental health. This study aimed to identify school-based MHL interventions for children/youth using a scoping review methodology following the Johanna…

Specified within the role of school psychologists is provision of liaison services between education and outside agencies, including medical services. This article provides an examination of information available and serves school psychologists in their role as liaison between the schools and the medical community. (Author/LMO)

Social drug use by adolescents is reviewed and information on school-based prevention programs is provided. Programs which have social skills training as a major component appear effective in reducing use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. School psychologists may facilitate school prevention programs, involve parents in prevention, and…

Depression is considered a significant affective disorder in children and adolescents. This article provides school psychologists with information concerning the current status of depression in this population. Epidemiological data on depression is provided with phenomenology and diagnostic criteria, review of assessment measures, and…

A model of the development of interpersonal negotiation strategies in adolescents is proposed which included social-cognitive, interpersonal, and contextual aspects; and which has implications for such school-based interventions as classroom curriculum, individual/group counseling, school climate/discipline, and parent involvement. Implications…

This paper focuses on the structured learning approach to psychological skill training with aggressive adolescents, examining 30 evaluation-oriented studies of skills training with such youth. Emphasized are relevant experimental designs, prescriptive utilization of skills training, means for enhancing trainee motivation, transfer and maintenance,…

Individual diagnostic assessment of handicapped adolescents is discussed in relation to a total intervention plan which addresses four instructional areas--academic, vocational, social, and personal. Rationale and specific assessment procedures are presented for each of the four areas. (Author/PN)

Special education for handicapped adolescents is discussed within the framework of four developmental-educational goals: (1) learning competence, (2) social participation, (3) community preparation, and (4) career preparation. School programs and interventions directed toward these goals are described. (Author/PN)

Adolescent counseling presents a number of issues that the secondary-level school psychologist needs to consider. Issues and problems are related to defining the goals of counseling, required versus voluntary referrals, when to refer, and parent involvement. (Author/PN)

An alternate approach in delivering mental health service to school systems is introduced. Rooted in preventive and community based principles, it switches the emphasis to primary preventive interventions as well as examining environmental and social system influences on children's development and adjustment. (Author/PN)

Examines relations between the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities and reading achievement during childhood and adolescence. Operational measures of CHC cognitive abilities obtained from the Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ III) were found to be significantly related to the components of reading achievement. Results provide valuable…

This article provides school psychologists with important information regarding child and adolescent mental health problems that have been shown to be related to community violence exposure. Implications for school psychologists who are working with youth exposed to community violence or at-risk populations are discussed. (Contains 86 references…

Attachment theory is used as the theoretical base to understand the impact that rejection of relationship connections can have on the development of gay and lesbian adolescents. Developmental challenges for gay and lesbian youth are addressed as are the frequent failure of families and schools to provide continuity of secure caregiving to these…

Youths who question their affectional orientation are increasingly identified as a group with needs for support. This article reviews definitions of sexual orientation, identity, and questioning youths and suggests implications these have for youths and programs. Makes recommendations for school programs that support the alliances among youths…